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OWL 920T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,430 mi
Last recorded88,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 920T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,430 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,640 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear light corrosion and splaying (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 87,640 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear light corrosion and splaying (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,494 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front sill end corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 16 Aug 2018 87,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front sill end corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,392 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,310 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,310 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in lower front suspension joints

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,082 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 87,082 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,815 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 86,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,348 miles

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

o/s track rod end dirt seal damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 82,488 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes poor condition

both sides rack boots poor condition

corrosion various places floors sills

fog lights not working

offside rear check strap poor

rear flexy brake hose cracking

screen scratched

slight play nearside kingpin

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2007 81,656 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 81,642 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog lights inoperative

screen scratched

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2006 80,731 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 80,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fog lights not working

nearside front shock damp

nearside rear backplate wet, diff oil?

nearside rear tyre cracking and getting low inner edge

offside rear check strap poor condition

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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OWL 920T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWL 920T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OWL 920T?

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What year was OWL 920T registered?

OWL 920T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 30 September 1978.

Is OWL 920T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 920T shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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