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VOV 228S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,368 mi
Last recorded7,368 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 228S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 7,368 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 7,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER & OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER & OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 3,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Jul 2014 3,112 miles

Engine mount nuts missing

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 2,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 2,026 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2011 98,852 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 98,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 98,848 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 98,848 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,668 miles

nearside rear back plate slight damp of oil

Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 98,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VOV 228S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOV 228S, 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 VOV 228S registered?

VOV 228S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 13 April 1978.

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