MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,896 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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PSW 885S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 PSW 885S, 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.
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What year was PSW 885S registered?
PSW 885S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 16 June 1978.
Is PSW 885S safe to buy?
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