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GBT 387S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,634 mi
Last recorded63,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBT 387S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,153 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 59,607 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,822 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,776 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,762 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,754 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 58,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,499 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 58,499 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,109 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,748 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,862 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 55,985 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GBT 387S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBT 387S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GBT 387S?

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What year was GBT 387S registered?

GBT 387S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is GBT 387S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBT 387S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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