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LCG 120T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,164 mi
Last recorded99,164 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCG 120T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,164 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack and pinion.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 99,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in steering rack and pinion.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 99,164 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,164 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 99,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 99,164 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Sterring colome rubbing on cross member

play in off side rack and pinion (steering).NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE LOW BRAKE PERFORMANCE. UNABLE TO INSPECT OUTER SILLS DUE TO UNDERSEAL, ALSO OUTER TRIM ON BOTH SILLS SILLS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 99,164 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 99,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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LCG 120T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LCG 120T, 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 LCG 120T registered?

LCG 120T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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