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VWA 455S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

92,121 mi
Last recorded92,121 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWA 455S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,121 miles

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

slight weepage at nearside rear suspension unit

Fail 15 Jun 2012 92,115 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight weepage at nearside rear suspension unit

Offside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,071 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,431 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 90,431 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,418 miles

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front floors

Fail 10 Jun 2010 90,415 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front floors

Fail 3 Feb 2009 90,145 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,145 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills surface corrosion

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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VWA 455S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 VWA 455S, 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.

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What year was VWA 455S registered?

VWA 455S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 April 1978.

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