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SER 978K

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,312 mi
Last recorded11,312 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSER 978K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 11,312 miles

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 18 Oct 2016 11,302 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

o/s under body rail corroded just out of prescribed area

underbody has some surface rust

underbody has surface rust

Pass 30 May 2015 5,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear springs detiorated

underbody patch repaired

underbody starting to corropde and has surface rust

Pass 23 Apr 2014 2,897 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in front screen out of area

Pass 21 Jul 2012 2,837 miles

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

chip in windscreen out of swept area

Fail 19 Jul 2012 2,833 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in windscreen out of swept area

Pass 14 Aug 2010 2,503 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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SER 978K is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 SER 978K, 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 55 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 SER 978K?

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What year was SER 978K registered?

SER 978K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is SER 978K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SER 978K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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