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VOP 184S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,947 mi
Last recorded94,947 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOP 184S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side outer wall age cracking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall age cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,801 miles

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,434 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,685 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,685 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,758 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front inner steeringrack joints

Fail 9 Apr 2014 92,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front inner steeringrack joints

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

over drive unit leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,408 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

over drive unit leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,563 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 90,563 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,335 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 88,179 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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VOP 184S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VOP 184S, 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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What year was VOP 184S registered?

VOP 184S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is VOP 184S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOP 184S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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