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SFO 905S

1978 MG GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,141 mi
Last recorded52,141 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 905S
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 52,141 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 52,141 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 51,208 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 50,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 50,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 50,990 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2015 50,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 50,852 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 May 2013 50,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 50,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,593 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 50,461 miles

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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SFO 905S is a 1978 MG GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 45,048 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFO 905S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFO 905S registered?

SFO 905S is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 10 January 1978.

Is SFO 905S safe to buy?

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