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VKY 624S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,043 mi
Last recorded12,043 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKY 624S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 12,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 11,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 10,973 miles

car heavily under sealed in places

off side and near side rear brake back plate very slightly damp

slight play off side and near side rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jun 2017 10,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

car heavily under sealed in places

off side and near side rear brake back plate very slightly damp

slight play off side and near side rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2016 10,040 miles

front brake pads are wearing low

Fail 25 Jun 2016 10,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spoiler is hitting tyre on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 9,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 4,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 3,223 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 755 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 98,381 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 624S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 624S, 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 624S registered?

VKY 624S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is VKY 624S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKY 624S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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