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VOX 729T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,138 mi
Last recorded32,138 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOX 729T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,138 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,138 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rearmost valence corroded under bumper

Pass 12 May 2010 109,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,060 miles

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

rear inner arch areas corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 26,807 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 25,674 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,118 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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VOX 729T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VOX 729T, 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 VOX 729T registered?

VOX 729T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is VOX 729T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOX 729T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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