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AWK 880T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,265 mi
Last recorded36,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 880T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floors to sills corrodded but not holed

offside front floor to sills corrodded but not holed

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,027 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,791 miles

Corrosion on both front A pillers (In door shuts)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,446 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,008 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 32,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 27,638 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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AWK 880T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 880T, 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 880T registered?

AWK 880T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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