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VRJ 954S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,728 mi
Last recorded26,728 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRJ 954S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 26,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 26,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 25,095 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,064 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 21 May 2018 22,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,138 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 20,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 9,724 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 6,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 3,008 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 44 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 96,420 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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VRJ 954S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VRJ 954S, 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 VRJ 954S registered?

VRJ 954S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 6 January 1978.

Is VRJ 954S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRJ 954S shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRJ 954S have outstanding finance?

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