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MWL 380S

1978 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,045 mi
Last recorded28,045 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 380S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 28,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,634 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 27,634 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 27,733 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 27,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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MWL 380S is a 1978 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWL 380S, 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 MWL 380S registered?

MWL 380S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is MWL 380S safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWL 380S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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