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AFM 468S

1977 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,655 mi
Last recorded20,655 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 468S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2016 20,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

clutch pedal rubber worn

o/s/front bulkhead corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,264 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 20,264 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 19,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 19,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear anti roll bar mount bushes to body perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,090 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arch corrdaing

Fail 20 Aug 2013 18,085 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

both rear inner wheel arch corrdaing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 14,908 miles

corrosion to battery tray

general corrosion to underside

n/s/r spring eye bush worn

o/s trunion slight play

o/s tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

rear axle straps perishing

slight travel handbrake

small hole n/s bulbhead

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,449 miles

rear inner wheel arch weak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,457 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 11,457 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front trunions have slight play

underbody and brake pipes covered in underseal

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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AFM 468S is a 1977 MG B GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AFM 468S, 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.

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What year was AFM 468S registered?

AFM 468S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 19 October 1977.

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The MOT history for AFM 468S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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