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GFV 333S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,191 mi
Last recorded15,191 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFV 333S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 15,191 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 15,191 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre extremely perished but not exposing cords/ply. Manuf. date suggests 16 years old.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 11,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre mis- shapen.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 11,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front floor has slight corrosion

Nearside Front kingpin slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack has play in inner jionts

Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 7,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,953 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 7,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,826 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 7,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,708 miles

front coil springs slightly corroded

near and offside headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,677 miles

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,390 miles

slight play in ends of steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,220 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,611 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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GFV 333S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GFV 333S, 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

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What year was GFV 333S registered?

GFV 333S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is GFV 333S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFV 333S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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