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VOV 809S

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,364 mi
Last recorded61,364 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 809S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

slight corrosion on the nearside sill

slight corrosion on the offside sill

Pass 15 Nov 2007 59,389 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fluid leak nearside rear brake drum aren (suspect axle oil seal)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,193 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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VOV 809S is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VOV 809S, 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 VOV 809S registered?

VOV 809S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 5 June 1978.

Is VOV 809S safe to buy?

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