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VDL 862T

1978 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,037 mi
Last recorded14,037 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 862T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,037 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 10,511 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 10,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,260 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 10,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 8,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 8,030 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 8,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2011 8,020 miles

front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2006 7,954 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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VDL 862T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VDL 862T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VDL 862T?

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What year was VDL 862T registered?

VDL 862T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is VDL 862T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDL 862T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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