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ALG 953S

1977 MG B GT

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,210 mi
Last recorded78,210 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 953S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,210 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 77,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2009 76,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2009 76,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,389 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 70,039 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 67,014 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

oil leak

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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ALG 953S is a 1977 MG B GT in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ALG 953S, 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 ALG 953S registered?

ALG 953S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 23 November 1977.

Is ALG 953S safe to buy?

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