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CGC 677S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,322 mi
Last recorded44,322 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGC 677S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has small pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing trumpet section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear axle check strap webbing slightly deteriorating

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing trumpet section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 43,938 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,363 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,109 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 42,109 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,623 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 41,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CGC 677S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CGC 677S, 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 CGC 677S?

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What year was CGC 677S registered?

CGC 677S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is CGC 677S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGC 677S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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