CarVerify

Free Car Check

AFV 718R

1977 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,535 mi
Last recorded13,535 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 718R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 13,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,193 miles

Drivers seat runner appears looser than normal

Pass 15 May 2007 12,808 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 12,808 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 May 2006 12,302 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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AFV 718R is a 1977 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFV 718R, 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

How do I check the history of AFV 718R?

You can check the full history of AFV 718R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AFV 718R registered?

AFV 718R is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 14 June 1977.

Is AFV 718R safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFV 718R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFV 718R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AFV 718R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.