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RKT 681S

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKT 681S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,845 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,690 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 83,690 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,583 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,454 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,454 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 83,271 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,751 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 97,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 May 2012 97,442 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 96,823 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 96,658 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 96,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 96,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 96,639 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 96,639 miles

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.

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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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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