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LGH 270T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,427 mi
Last recorded8,427 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 270T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2021 8,427 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner sill by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak lever arm (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes in front inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid floor holed and jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear leaf spring mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar small hole above hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a pillar hole above hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil lever arm shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsr/osf ()

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

both rear leaf springs are corroded and all fixings are corroded

rear suspension bumps stops 1x missing 1x corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,993 miles

Central Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Majority of Front Suspension Components Corroded.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill panel corroded near jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Majority of Rear Suspension Components Corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 97,916 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill panel excessively corroded and holed. Near cross member and within 30cm of front passenger seat mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Majority of Front Suspension Components Corroded.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Inner Ball Joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill panel corroded near jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Majority of Rear Suspension Components Corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,124 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,352 miles

all rear leaf spring bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

damage to nearside of windscreen outside of the swept area

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 2 Sep 2008 89,022 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front kingpins have slight lift

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,632 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 84,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front registration plate is cracked

offside rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front wiring under dashboard insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2005 80,271 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 80,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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LGH 270T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGH 270T, 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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LGH 270T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 10 November 1978.

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