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ACA 723S

1977 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,209 mi
Last recorded34,209 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 723S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 34,209 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 1 May 2017 30,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play stub pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,512 miles

oil leak from gearbox

underseal added to chassis

Fail 12 Jul 2013 22,512 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak from gearbox

underseal added to chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,093 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 14,087 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,520 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 5,917 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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ACA 723S is a 1977 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 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 ACA 723S, 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 49 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 ACA 723S registered?

ACA 723S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 16 November 1977.

Is ACA 723S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACA 723S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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