MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise: small hole in n/s/f floor. non stuctual area.
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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BHJ 497S is a 1977 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BHJ 497S, 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 BHJ 497S registered?
BHJ 497S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1977.
Is BHJ 497S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHJ 497S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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