MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
o/s rear brake reading slightly low on efficiency
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
o/s rear brake reading slightly low on efficiency
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front to rear brake pipe getting rusty
some imbalance from rear brakes when applied together
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RKT 681S is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RKT 681S, 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 RKT 681S registered?
RKT 681S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 21 April 1978.
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