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GFC 818S

1977 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,017 mi
Last recorded21,017 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFC 818S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,017 miles

all rear spring shackle bushes in poor condotion

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear suspension limit strap broken

slight wear in front u/j on propshaft

Fail 18 Mar 2019 21,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all rear spring shackle bushes in poor condotion

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside rear suspension limit strap broken

slight wear in front u/j on propshaft

Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,865 miles

both rear spring shackle bushes in poor condition

front chassis legs starting to corrode

horn weak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear suspension limit strap in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2017 20,865 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to front hanger of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper mount (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

both rear spring shackle bushes in poor condition

front chassis legs starting to corrode

horn weak

nearside front upper trunnion rubber bushes in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear suspension limit strap in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,607 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,314 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,106 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 14 Jul 2014 20,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,668 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,549 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 19,549 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,132 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,798 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,469 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 18,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,954 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 17,954 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 17,274 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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GFC 818S is a 1977 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 GFC 818S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GFC 818S registered?

GFC 818S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 26 September 1977.

Is GFC 818S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFC 818S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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