MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP RUBBER MISSING
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP RUBBER MISSING
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
hazard warning incorrect flash rate
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
corrosion to offside inner wheel arch
corrosion to offside inner wing
oil leak
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
corrosion to offside inner wheel arch
corrosion to offside inner wing
oil leak
radiator leaking coolant fluid
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VNL 196T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VNL 196T, 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.
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VNL 196T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 October 1978.
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