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VGS 578S

1976 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,517 mi
Last recorded10,517 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGS 578S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,520cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,870 miles

Both front chassis rails slight corrosion

Both outer sills sight corrosion

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

Offside rear floor pan slight corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2007 9,870 miles

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

Both front chassis rails slight corrosion

Both outer sills slight corrosion

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

Offside rear floor pan slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,675 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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VGS 578S is a 1976 MG B GT in Red with a 3,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 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 VGS 578S, 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 50 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 VGS 578S registered?

VGS 578S is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is VGS 578S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGS 578S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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