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VKU 82S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,031 mi
Last recorded83,031 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKU 82S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 83,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 82,422 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 81,158 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 81,158 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 80,567 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 80,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 80,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 79,388 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 79,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 78,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 77,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 76,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 72,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 70,998 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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VKU 82S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VKU 82S, 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 VKU 82S registered?

VKU 82S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1978.

Is VKU 82S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKU 82S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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