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DWX 286T

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,710 mi
Last recorded20,710 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWX 286T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 20,710 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all six rubber bushes on all front arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion throughout exhaust

some corrosion to outersill floorpan seams,both sides

Fail 13 Aug 2018 20,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all six rubber bushes on all front arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion throughout exhaust

some corrosion to outersill floorpan seams,both sides

Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,337 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner wall perished

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower inners (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner wall perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arms inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint trunion joint slight play (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arms inner bushes slight play (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres inner edges perishing

Fail 9 Jul 2016 19,634 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arms inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint trunion joint slight play (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arms inner bushes slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres inner edges perishing

rear exhaust mounts splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,031 miles

Exhaust system has a centre bracket missing but system is not insecure.

N/S/F & O/S/F lower trunion mounts have slight play but not excessive.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,282 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,274 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 18,263 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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DWX 286T is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWX 286T, 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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DWX 286T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 November 1978.

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