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ALW 327S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,012 mi
Last recorded20,012 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALW 327S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 20,012 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 19,942 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 19,933 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,876 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 19,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 19,218 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,218 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,998 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,983 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,562 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 16,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,537 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,334 miles

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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ALW 327S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ALW 327S, 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 ALW 327S registered?

ALW 327S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 May 1978.

Is ALW 327S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALW 327S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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