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VEW 577S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,518 mi
Last recorded67,518 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEW 577S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 67,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 66,443 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 65,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 63,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 61,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 59,278 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 57,382 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 57,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,757 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 52,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,284 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 48,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 46,662 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 44,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 43,958 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 42,554 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,120 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,210 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 39,210 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 37,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,184 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 36,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front rebound rubbers missing

both rear rebound straps missing

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 5 Jun 2006 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front rebound rubbers missing

o/s/f inner tyre edge slight scrubbed

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,711 miles

both front rebound rubbers missing

o/s/f inner tyre edge slight scrubbed

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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VEW 577S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEW 577S, 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

How do I check the history of VEW 577S?

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What year was VEW 577S registered?

VEW 577S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VEW 577S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEW 577S shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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