MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,413 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
os rear shock absorber leaking slightly
slight play/knocking in steering rack
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
as tested on 29/06/2007
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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