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PTR 920S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,168 mi
Last recorded56,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTR 920S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,168 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,865 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 55,865 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,631 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,545 miles

general corrosion to body and chasis

Offside Front Sill corroded not deemed prescribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sill corroded not deemed prescribed area

general corrosion to body and chasis

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,471 miles

Extensive weld repairs and undersealing to body etc

Front bump stops missing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Extensive weld repairs and undersealing to body etc

Front bump stops missing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/side and O/side front floor excessively corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,721 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 54,721 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,941 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

right hand parking brake lower than left hand

Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,941 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

right hand parking brake lower than left hand

Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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PTR 920S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PTR 920S, 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 PTR 920S registered?

PTR 920S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is PTR 920S safe to buy?

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