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VWO 936S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,589 mi
Last recorded54,589 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWO 936S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,589 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,393 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear wing to sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch at front corroded

Offside Rear wing to sill corroded

drivers seat loose

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,979 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,860 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 52,844 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

certain suspension components covered in surface rust

vehicle corroded in various prescribed areas all around vehicle

vehicle floor corroded in many areas also painted in various areas

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,179 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/f seat belt slightly lazy retracting

vehicle has a lot of surface rust to underside and on various suspension arms also vehicle welded prior to mot

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,452 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension bushes front and rear slightly deteriorated not resulting in movement

both rear leaf springs corroded

front number plate cracke and slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Fail 12 Aug 2010 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear leaf springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,015 miles

some lift/wear to nearside trunnion

Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some lift/wear to nearside trunnion

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,493 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 50,493 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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VWO 936S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWO 936S, 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 VWO 936S registered?

VWO 936S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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