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OWL 77T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,156 mi
Last recorded57,156 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 77T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight lift in os king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,719 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight cracking round leaf spring mounts

Fail 7 Jun 2016 56,719 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight cracking round leaf spring mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,636 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,493 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 56,343 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,102 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,953 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

most brake pipes covered in grease-unable to inspect properley

Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OWL 77T 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 71.4%.

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 OWL 77T, 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 OWL 77T registered?

OWL 77T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is OWL 77T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 77T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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