CarVerify

Free Car Check

NCG 277T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,851 mi
Last recorded88,851 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCG 277T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 88,851 miles

Nearside Front Kingpin slight play

Offside Front Kingpin slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 88,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,634 miles

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)

Oil leak

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Apr 2016 88,252 miles

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Apr 2016 88,252 miles

Fuel pipe leaking main feed pipe into carbs (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,307 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner steering joint has sight play

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear inner sills corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,270 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 86,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,149 miles

Centre silencer baffles slightly noisy/ Front brake discs corroded & worn/ Rear axle check straps badly cracked/ Rear leaf springs heavily corroded & slightly displaced/

Suspension bushes cracked & flexing under load/ Play in front lower trunion jonts/ Surface corrosion to outer sills/ Front coil springs corroded/ Brake hoses perished & cracking

Wipers smearing screen/ Engine & gearbox wet with oil/ Vehicle underbody covered in oil/ Brake pipes heavily greased/ Fuel pipes heavily greased/ Floor to sill panels slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2010 86,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre silencer baffles slightly noisy/ Front brake discs corroded & worn/ Rear axle check straps badly cracked/ Rear leaf springs heavily corroded & slightly displaced/

Suspension bushes cracked & flexing under load/ Play in front lower trunion jonts/ Surface corrosion to outer sills/ Front coil springs corroded/ Brake hoses perished & cracking

Wipers smearing screen/ Engine & gearbox wet with oil/ Vehicle underbody covered in oil/ Brake pipes heavily greased/ Fuel pipes heavily greased/ Floor to sill panels slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,635 miles

oil leaks

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2006 85,576 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel bearings feel very slightly rough when rotated

Pass 28 Nov 2005 85,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NCG 277T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NCG 277T, 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

How do I check the history of NCG 277T?

You can check the full history of NCG 277T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NCG 277T registered?

NCG 277T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 October 1978.

Is NCG 277T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCG 277T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NCG 277T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NCG 277T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.