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RST 941S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,699 mi
Last recorded95,699 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRST 941S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,699 miles

battery loose

both rear sill ends open?

handbrake lever long travel

o/s/f rack end slight play

spare bit low on air

Pass 10 May 2012 95,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 95,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 95,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 94,935 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 94,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 May 2008 94,767 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 94,327 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 94,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RST 941S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RST 941S, 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

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What year was RST 941S registered?

RST 941S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is RST 941S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RST 941S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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