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VKY 380S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,754 mi
Last recorded11,754 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKY 380S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 11,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 11,004 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 24 May 2016 10,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 10,538 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,213 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 6,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 5,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,258 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 4,236 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 2,941 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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VKY 380S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VKY 380S, 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 VKY 380S registered?

VKY 380S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is VKY 380S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKY 380S shows 12 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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