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BSA 199T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSA 199T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2019 95,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,833 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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BSA 199T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BSA 199T, 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 BSA 199T?

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What year was BSA 199T registered?

BSA 199T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is BSA 199T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSA 199T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BSA 199T have outstanding finance?

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