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GDF 283T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,805 mi
Last recorded10,805 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 283T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 10,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower trunnion boot missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower trunnion and (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2023 10,805 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower trunnion boot missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower trunnion and (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2018 8,701 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play play in both front bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s front wheel weights rubber on track rod end

oil leak

petrol cap rubber cracking

small split o/s front wiper

travel on parking brake

Fail 5 Jul 2018 8,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s front chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play play in both front bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s front wheel weights rubber on track rod end

oil leak

petrol cap rubber cracking

small split o/s front wiper

travel on parking brake

Pass 12 May 2017 8,351 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both split (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

n/s front wheel weights rubbing on track rod

oil leak

petrol cap rubber split

travel on foot brake

Fail 9 May 2017 8,346 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both split (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

n/s front wheel weights rubbing on track rod

oil leak

petrol cap rubber split

travel on foot brake

Pass 25 Jun 2015 7,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 7,929 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,471 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 7,471 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

o/s engine mounting spliting

Pass 16 May 2011 6,540 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery tray excessively corroded

offside engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2011 6,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

battery tray excessively corroded

offside engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2010 5,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 2,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 97,723 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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GDF 283T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDF 283T, 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.

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What year was GDF 283T registered?

GDF 283T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 13 September 1978.

Is GDF 283T safe to buy?

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