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OWM 184S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,894 mi
Last recorded48,894 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWM 184S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 48,894 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front oil leak slight

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,742 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,701 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,658 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 48,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,656 miles

offside front tyre age deterioation. †front crossmember corroding. †undersealing required!

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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OWM 184S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWM 184S, 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 OWM 184S registered?

OWM 184S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1978.

Is OWM 184S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWM 184S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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