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VYM 851S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,806 mi
Last recorded32,806 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYM 851S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 32,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 32,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leafspring hanger (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swivel pin has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swivel pin has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated but not likely to come de-attached.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,226 miles

Oil leak eng ()

near side front outer sill corroded but not to excess

near side rear inner sill corroded but not to excess

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Fail 28 Dec 2017 28,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Oil leak eng ()

near side front outer sill corroded but not to excess

near side rear inner sill corroded but not to excess

rear exhaust box corroded but not to excess

Pass 3 Jan 2017 24,569 miles

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

near side rear inner sill slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,347 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 23,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,516 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 18,515 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 17,609 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 17,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,885 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,849 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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VYM 851S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VYM 851S, 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 VYM 851S registered?

VYM 851S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 12 April 1978.

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