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ARW 427S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,386 mi
Last recorded51,386 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 427S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,380 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 50,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside and nearside rear tyre's perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear (lower) outer quarter panels have a larger amount of filler/fiberglass.

Pass 28 May 2012 48,819 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres perished around tread

N/S rear front lower qtr. unable to examin area because of fibreglass covering.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 May 2012 48,819 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres perished around tread

N/S rear front lower qtr. unable to examin area because of fibreglass covering.

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play on o/s king pin thrust

Fail 14 Apr 2011 48,195 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play on o/s king pin thrust

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,595 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 47,567 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,756 miles

corrosion on off side inner wing very borderlione

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,532 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 44,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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ARW 427S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARW 427S, 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.

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ARW 427S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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