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SHT 65S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,522 mi
Last recorded20,522 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHT 65S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 20,522 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 20,504 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,264 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 20,263 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,179 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 20,095 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

all 4 inner wheelarches rusted

both front headlamp supports rusted

both inner sills feel spongy (rusted?)

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside door rusted and holed in base

nearside outrigger and jacking point rusted

nearside rear wing rusty

offside front wing rusty

play in offside and nearside front suspension

play in steering

rear bumper support panels rusted and holed

rear panel rusty

some brake pipes undersealed

tyre pressures low

unable to fully inspect brake linings

underside of vehicle and components heavily undersealed

various patches of corrosion over whole vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2005 20,002 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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SHT 65S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SHT 65S, 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 SHT 65S registered?

SHT 65S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1978.

Is SHT 65S safe to buy?

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