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VHC 121T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,103 mi
Last recorded41,103 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHC 121T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,726 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 38,726 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,610 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 30,508 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 22,872 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,850 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 17,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake compensator in poor conition

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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VHC 121T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHC 121T, 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 VHC 121T?

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What year was VHC 121T registered?

VHC 121T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is VHC 121T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHC 121T shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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