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VPG 713S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,241 mi
Last recorded44,241 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 713S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,241 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both offside tyre walls cracking

underside is surface rusty

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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VPG 713S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPG 713S, 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 VPG 713S registered?

VPG 713S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 February 1978.

Is VPG 713S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPG 713S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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