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VRS 88S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRS 88S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,576 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 92,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail trunion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,197 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,106 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,571 miles

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,819 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 87,452 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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VRS 88S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black 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 VRS 88S, 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 VRS 88S registered?

VRS 88S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VRS 88S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRS 88S 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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