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NCW 439T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,197 mi
Last recorded64,197 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCW 439T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,197 miles

A posts corroding

Exhaust leak from centre section

Front and rear suspension corroding

Handbrake levers, movement !

N/S/F and rear brakes sticking

N/S/F tyre low and perishing

Parking brake travel

Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A posts corroding

Exhaust leak from centre section

Front and rear suspension corroding

Handbrake levers, movement !

N/S/F and rear brakes sticking

N/S/F tyre low and perishing

Parking brake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,200 miles

n/s/f floor/inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f floor/ inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,547 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 61,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o./s/f bump stop missing /front subframe and general underbody surface corroded/front s/absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 12 May 2008 61,169 miles

o./s/f bump stop missing /front subframe and general underbody surface corroded/front s/absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,894 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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NCW 439T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NCW 439T, 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 NCW 439T registered?

NCW 439T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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