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VAE 603T

1978 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

985 mi
Last recorded985 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAE 603T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 985 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight wear/play

Fail 27 Mar 2024 980 miles

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

Nearside Front King pin has slight wear/play

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunnion assembly (2.4.G.2)

all tyres displaying age related cracking

vehicle subject to extensive restorative repairs

Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested vehicle developed fuel leak and eratic tickover (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking carb/engine area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion assembly (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion assembly (2.5.B.1a)

tyres x 4 displaying age related cracking

vehicle subject to restorative repairs/certain components displaying light corrosion

vehicle with fuel leak present should not be driven until repairs conducted unfit for road use

Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2009 96,213 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 96,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,740 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 94,740 miles

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

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

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

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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VAE 603T is a 1978 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VAE 603T, 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 VAE 603T registered?

VAE 603T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 6 December 1978.

Is VAE 603T safe to buy?

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