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BPP 55T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,920 mi
Last recorded52,920 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPP 55T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,565 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,466 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 44,384 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,105 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 43,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,813 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 42,865 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
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BPP 55T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 BPP 55T, 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 48 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 BPP 55T?

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What year was BPP 55T registered?

BPP 55T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is BPP 55T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPP 55T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPP 55T have outstanding finance?

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