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VKU 84S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,891 mi
Last recorded78,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKU 84S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Axle Strap Broken

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

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

Offside Front slight play in steering

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 77,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake reading low (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

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

Offside Front slight play in steering

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,877 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 84S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 84S, 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 84S registered?

VKU 84S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1978.

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