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VUT 232S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,063 mi
Last recorded11,063 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUT 232S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 11,063 miles

slight splits in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades poor

engine and transmission oil leaks

knock from steering rack

slight lift in both top ball joints

Pass 10 Oct 2009 10,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,097 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 10,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 8,690 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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VUT 232S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUT 232S, 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

How do I check the history of VUT 232S?

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What year was VUT 232S registered?

VUT 232S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VUT 232S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUT 232S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUT 232S have outstanding finance?

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