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LBW 389S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,958 mi
Last recorded15,958 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBW 389S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 15,958 miles

Both front lower ball joints wearing

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

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

Offside door corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,714 miles

doors corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2016 15,710 miles

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

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion (2.5.B.1a)

doors corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,562 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 15,559 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,198 miles

Both front suspension trunions wearing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,917 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,440 miles

slight wear on nearside front stub pin lower bush

Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,314 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,123 miles

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

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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LBW 389S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LBW 389S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBW 389S registered?

LBW 389S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 May 1978.

Is LBW 389S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBW 389S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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