MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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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.
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