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VOP 263S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,797 mi
Last recorded81,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOP 263S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,797 miles

Nearside Lower sill rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,525 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,419 miles

Both king pins has slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,394 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings castle rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s lower wish bone bushes badley worn (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s king pins has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,915 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 80,657 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 80,657 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s rear bump stop missing /and small hole in chassis

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,485 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,461 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,656 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,933 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 77,933 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,219 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 77,182 miles

Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 77,020 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 77,009 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,816 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 75,781 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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 263S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VOP 263S, 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 263S registered?

VOP 263S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 January 1978.

Is VOP 263S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOP 263S shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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