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VHR 703T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

47,413 mi
Last recorded47,413 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHR 703T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine mountings corroded

Engine not running correctly. Wrong carburetors fitted

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front suspension units damp

fuel lines corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 47,408 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

All brakes binding slightly

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine mountings corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm swivel boot missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front seat belt locking mechanism catch faces inwards

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wipers not stopping in the park position

both front suspension units damp

Fail 7 Oct 2016 47,390 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

All brakes binding slightly

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Engine mountings corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm swivel boot missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front seat belt locking mechanism catch faces inwards

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wipers not stopping in the park position

both front suspension units damp

Fail 30 Jun 2016 47,384 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to both floor pans

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to fuel pipe

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front engine mounting corroding

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Slight distortion to offside headlamp aim

Some fuel tank fixings missing, but tank is secure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Throttle cable insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,361 miles

Emissions not tested Water lost from radiator (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure on fuel pump. Fuel hose in contact with suspension check strap on rear axle (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Metal fuel lines badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Engine mounting on chassis corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and offside front (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded badly

Nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mountings front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Some fuel tank retaining bolts are missing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,923 miles

os rear shock absorber leaking slightly

slight play/knocking in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2009 34,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no.plate screws incorrect colour

os rear shock absorber leaking slightly

slight play/knocking in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,343 miles

as tested on 29/06/2007

Fail 29 Jun 2007 10,229 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VHR 703T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 VHR 703T, 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.

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VHR 703T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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