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PMS 200T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,867 mi
Last recorded2,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMS 200T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 2,867 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at spring front hangar (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 2,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 1,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 98,555 miles

battery tray/carrier corroded

both rear tyres perished.cracked

oil leak

some play steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,318 miles

front & rear chassis corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,924 miles

limited amount of dip felt on brake pedal (servo) when engine started.

Fail 13 Mar 2007 92,924 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

limited amount of dip felt on brake pedal(servo) when engine started.

Fail 10 Mar 2007 92,914 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 92,451 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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PMS 200T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PMS 200T, 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 PMS 200T registered?

PMS 200T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 28 September 1978.

Is PMS 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMS 200T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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