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DWU 464T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWU 464T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,865 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in offside front lower kingpin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

general under body corrosion on inner sills, chassis and subframes

slight oil leak from rear diff pan

under body of vehicle under sealed

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt/stud snapped in manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front doors corroded on the bottom

mark on front screen

oil haze around engine,gearbox and rear diff

slight seap from nearside rear suspension arm box

Fail 22 Jun 2017 49,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt/stud snapped in manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front doors corroded on the bottom

mark on front screen

oil haze around engine,gearbox and rear diff

slight seap from nearside rear suspension arm box

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight seap from nearside rear suspension arm

wiper mark on window screen

Fail 16 Jun 2016 49,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper tab washer not tabed (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight seap from nearside rear suspension arm

wiper mark on window screen

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,171 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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DWU 464T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWU 464T, 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 DWU 464T registered?

DWU 464T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 October 1978.

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