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VVF 766S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVF 766S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 87,258 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer .both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,868 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,860 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,123 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 84,108 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

advise o/s/f steering rack boot starting to perish

advise slight free play in stering column bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,618 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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VVF 766S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VVF 766S, 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 VVF 766S registered?

VVF 766S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 27 January 1978.

Is VVF 766S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVF 766S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VVF 766S have outstanding finance?

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