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LCW 769T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,105 mi
Last recorded36,105 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCW 769T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly scored but not deep enough to reach ply

offside rear leaf spring distorted

offside rear park brake reading low

slight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

slight freeplay on steering wheel

slight judder on both rear brakes

slight wear in nearside top & bottom suspension joints

Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly scored but not deep enough to reach ply

offside rear leaf spring distorted

offside rear park brake reading low

slight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

slight freeplay on steering wheel

slight judder on both rear brakes

slight wear in nearside top & bottom suspension joints

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,427 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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LCW 769T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LCW 769T, 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 LCW 769T registered?

LCW 769T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is LCW 769T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCW 769T shows 6 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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