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VJB 673S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,960 mi
Last recorded38,960 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJB 673S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 38,960 miles

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

offside and nearside outer and inner sills have been repaired and appear satisfactory

slight damage on metal fuel pipe

slight movement in offside and nearside front axle stub pins

slight oil leak at nearside rear axle seal

slight wear in prop shaft rear universal joint

Pass 16 May 2013 38,404 miles

corrosion build up on underside of vehicle

offside and nearside outer sills have been repaired and appear satisfactory

slight leak at nearside rear axle seal

slight movement in offside and nearside front stub axles

slight wear in prop shaft rear universal joint

Pass 18 May 2012 38,215 miles

corrosion build up on nearside rear outer/inner sill/rear wheel arch has been repaired and appears satisfactory

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

handbrake lever operation stiff

nearside front seatbelt slow to return

offside rear handbrake lever sticking slightly

slight oil leak at nearside rear axle hub

slight play in offside and nearside lower stub axles

Pass 10 May 2011 36,666 miles

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

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

repaired area around nearside rear outer sill/wheel arch area appears satisfactory

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

filler in nearside and offside outer sills too wheel arches

Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,622 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

filler in nearside and offside rear wheel arches to sills

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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VJB 673S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJB 673S, 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

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What year was VJB 673S registered?

VJB 673S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 July 1978.

Is VJB 673S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJB 673S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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