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PLV 930T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,897 mi
Last recorded41,897 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLV 930T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,897 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 41,897 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,319 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 39,319 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres are starting to perish on outer sidewalls.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s rear outer wheel arch rusting badly.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,467 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,388 miles

PLAY AND WEAR IN N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING.

Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS GOT PLAY IN IT.

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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PLV 930T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow 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 PLV 930T, 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 PLV 930T registered?

PLV 930T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 August 1978.

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