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VPF 431S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,662 mi
Last recorded93,662 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPF 431S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 93,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 93,625 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,318 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 91,318 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 91,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 89,545 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 31 May 2017 88,504 miles

Offside front outer sill area slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,955 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,053 miles

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

Oil leak

both sides front kingpins have some lift

some perishing to fuel hoses at electric pump

Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,801 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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VPF 431S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPF 431S, 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

How do I check the history of VPF 431S?

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What year was VPF 431S registered?

VPF 431S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is VPF 431S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPF 431S shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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