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VRL 211S

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,815 mi
Last recorded47,815 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 211S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside seatbelt sticking slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2012 47,800 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside seatbelt sticking slightly

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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VRL 211S is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 VRL 211S, 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 VRL 211S registered?

VRL 211S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is VRL 211S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 211S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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