MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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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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.
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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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