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SUO 972T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,136 mi
Last recorded64,136 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUO 972T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,136 miles

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

Nearside end of chassis leg damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,826 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis member at rear end (6.1.B.2)

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

rear bumper not fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,739 miles

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering N/S (6.1.A.1)

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering O/S (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 63,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chassis has corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2016 63,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chassis has corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

battery box has corrosion ok at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

battery box has corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,094 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,577 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 57,500 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,429 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 53,425 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,358 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,358 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,835 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 52,824 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 51,997 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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SUO 972T 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 58.8%.

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 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 972T, 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 972T registered?

SUO 972T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is SUO 972T safe to buy?

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