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RJG 683S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,593 mi
Last recorded55,593 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJG 683S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 55,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 55,204 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,420 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 54,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing / arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassia (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing / arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,188 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,380 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chrome sill covers fitted not allowing full and proper inspection of sills

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,201 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s floor corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s floor corroding

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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RJG 683S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJG 683S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJG 683S registered?

RJG 683S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 27 January 1978.

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