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ADC 140T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADC 140T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 97,579 miles

fluid on nearside rear hub.!!!

offside front chasssis corroded.!!!

offside rear axle strap snapped.!!!

rear fog light not working.!!!

Fail 21 Apr 2009 96,559 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fluid on nearside rear hub.!!!

offside front brake disc corroded.!!!

offside front chasssis corroded.!!!

offside rear axle strap snapped.!!!

rear fog light not working.!!!

signs of distortion on front brakes.!!!

Pass 2 Jun 2008 93,529 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,057 miles

both front floors holed non load bearing

slight corrosion in boot floor non load bearing

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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ADC 140T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 ADC 140T, 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 48 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 ADC 140T registered?

ADC 140T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is ADC 140T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADC 140T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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