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VWF 710S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,623 mi
Last recorded29,623 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWF 710S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 29,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 29,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 29,463 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 29,463 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 29,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 28,945 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,761 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 28,761 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 29,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,887 miles

Coolant leak

o/s/rear foot and handbrake lazy

Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,367 miles

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

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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VWF 710S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWF 710S, 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 VWF 710S registered?

VWF 710S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is VWF 710S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWF 710S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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