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VRM 19S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,506 mi
Last recorded91,506 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRM 19S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 91,506 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,349 miles

clutch slave cylinder clevis pin split pin missing

Fail 20 May 2016 91,348 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch slave cylinder clevis pin split pin missing

Pass 8 May 2015 91,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 90,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 89,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 89,594 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 88,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 88,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 88,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 87,856 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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VRM 19S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRM 19S, 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 VRM 19S registered?

VRM 19S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is VRM 19S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRM 19S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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