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BON 417K

1977 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,773 mi
Last recorded55,773 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 417K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,773 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 55,773 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,950 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 53,950 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,315 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,162 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,377 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 51,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipe secure but hanging down

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,316 miles

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

car undersealed

general corrosion to reas suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,308 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 7 Sep 2007 50,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear inner wing holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,086 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 50,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BON 417K is a 1977 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BON 417K, 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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BON 417K is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 5 May 1977.

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