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SUO 743T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUO 743T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,326 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 98,326 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,821 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 97,821 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,146 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,800 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,258 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 94,258 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres have small bulges on their walls but is not considered a failure point at this time

Pass 1 Aug 2009 94,186 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 94,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 94,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 94,011 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 93,998 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front brake discs corroded.

N/S top suspension trunion slight lift.

Rear rebound straps split.

Slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 91,730 miles

Rear check straps broken.

Fail 8 Dec 2005 91,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Centre Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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SUO 743T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SUO 743T, 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 SUO 743T registered?

SUO 743T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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