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VJW 530S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,442 mi
Last recorded94,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJW 530S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,092 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 93,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 93,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 92,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 92,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 92,463 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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VJW 530S 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 100%.

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 VJW 530S, 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 VJW 530S registered?

VJW 530S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is VJW 530S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJW 530S shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJW 530S have outstanding finance?

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