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VCF 913S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,879 mi
Last recorded8,879 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCF 913S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 8,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 8,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,797 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 8,797 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 8,310 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front king pin slight wear/play

Oil leak

both rear tyres surface cracking between tread no cords/ply at time of test.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 8,310 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front king pin slight wear/play

Oil leak

both rear tyres surface cracking between tread no cords/ply at time of test.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,562 miles

(1)Slight oil leak.(2)Fuels pipes corroded poor condition.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 6,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1)Slight oil leak.(2)Fuels pipes corroded poor condition.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken advise repair.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 4,786 miles

front brakes slight bind

offside rear brake slight bind

rear exhaust slight blow

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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VCF 913S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VCF 913S, 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 VCF 913S registered?

VCF 913S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is VCF 913S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCF 913S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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