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LCX 860T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCX 860T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,943 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 75,677 miles

front lower wishbone bushes split

vehicle heavily undersealed

wear in king pins & trunnions

Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front lower wishbone bushes split

vehicle heavily undersealed

wear in king pins & trunnions

Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,664 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front axle king pin as slight play

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and perished

Fail 10 Apr 2009 75,661 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre siudewall perished and cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,660 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished

front inner wishbone bushes worn

headlamp patterns just visible

play/lift in kingpins

vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,600 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 75,595 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

car undersealed

engine over heating

o/s washer needs adjusting

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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LCX 860T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 LCX 860T, 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 LCX 860T registered?

LCX 860T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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