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VCD 164S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,570 mi
Last recorded17,570 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCD 164S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,570 miles

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

all underside under sealed

Fail 27 Jun 2023 17,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all underside under sealed

Pass 22 Sep 2021 15,891 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 15,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water container leaking not holding enough for pump to retrieve (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability play in trunnions (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch to sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability play in trunnions (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch to sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch to sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2020 15,539 miles

Both Sides Front Lower King Pin Bushes Showing Some Wear.

Off Side Front Wheel Arch to Front Floor and Chassis Corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 14,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 14,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,319 miles

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

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

both sides rear leaf springsspreading

Fail 12 Sep 2016 13,319 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both sides rear leaf springsspreading

Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,960 miles

Both rear leaf springs spreading

Fail 20 Aug 2015 12,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering and Cross Pin (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering and Cross Pin (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear leaf springs spreading

Pass 21 Aug 2014 12,484 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 12,467 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

main beam tell tale not illuminating.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,149 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 11,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,898 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)

Oil leak

under car as been waxed oiled

Fail 18 Jul 2012 10,897 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

under car as been waxed oiled

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 10,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,411 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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VCD 164S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCD 164S, 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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VCD 164S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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