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RKC 731T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,918 mi
Last recorded33,918 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKC 731T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 33,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 33,105 miles

Offside Rear slight delay on brake

Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,348 miles

Offside Rear Outer skin sill rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,778 miles

Offside Outer sill rusted..

Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,016 miles

Nearside Front seat bolt loose

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 27,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 20,140 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,104 miles

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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RKC 731T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RKC 731T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RKC 731T?

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What year was RKC 731T registered?

RKC 731T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 5 October 1978.

Is RKC 731T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKC 731T shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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