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AWK 542T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,739 mi
Last recorded9,739 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 542T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 9,739 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 8,965 miles

king pins have slight play both sides

steering rack leaking

transmission oil leak engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 8,965 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

king pins have slight play both sides

steering rack leaking

transmission oil leak engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,639 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rack gaitor poor

Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,382 miles

play in offside front king pin

rear exhaust strap poor

Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,808 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 7,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 6,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 5,797 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 5,770 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,486 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 3,452 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

offside front bumpstop in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2009 3,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

offside front bumpstop in poor condition

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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AWK 542T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AWK 542T, 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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What year was AWK 542T registered?

AWK 542T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 October 1978.

Is AWK 542T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWK 542T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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