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OBW 252T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,387 mi
Last recorded64,387 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 252T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,891 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 61,891 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All 4 tyres have surface cracking in tyre treads

Main Beam warning light Bulb dim

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in Kingpins

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,369 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES HAVE SURFACE SPLITS TO TREAD AREAS

O/S S/RACK GAITER DETERIORATED

SLIGHT PLAY AT KINGPINS

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,220 miles

slight up and down wear in o/s kingpin

slight wear in n/s kingpin

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 58,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 53,095 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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OBW 252T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OBW 252T, 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 OBW 252T registered?

OBW 252T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is OBW 252T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBW 252T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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