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GBW 650S

1977 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,950 mi
Last recorded61,950 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 650S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides and leaf springs corroded and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,652 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded/deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 61,624 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,599 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,573 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 61,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,538 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,476 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,369 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 61,330 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 61,210 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 61,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

O/S/R brake binding

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,095 miles

O/S/R brake binding

Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,960 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 60,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,842 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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GBW 650S is a 1977 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GBW 650S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBW 650S registered?

GBW 650S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 18 August 1977.

Is GBW 650S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 650S shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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