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LWL 224S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,155 mi
Last recorded2,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWL 224S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 2,155 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 2,150 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 1,579 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 1,579 miles

Central Inner All direction indicators not working directional and hazards not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 1,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2014 7 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 99,867 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 94,665 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 94,546 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 89,475 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 89,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2007 86,637 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight perish to 0/s/r tyre sidewall.

slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 1 May 2007 86,637 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight perish to 0/s/r tyre sidewall.

slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 5 May 2006 85,780 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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LWL 224S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LWL 224S, 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 LWL 224S registered?

LWL 224S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is LWL 224S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWL 224S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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