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PWL 583T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

64,890 mi
Last recorded64,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 583T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,890 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 64,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 64,360 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 64,348 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both lower trunnion have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension needs grease

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,104 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,474 miles

both front brakes are slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2016 63,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,926 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,054 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 61,738 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,733 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension uprights slight movement

n/s rack boot perished

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension uprights slight movement

n/s rack boot perished

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,271 miles

near side front and off side rear tyres surface cracking in side walls not showing plys or cords

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,850 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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PWL 583T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWL 583T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PWL 583T?

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What year was PWL 583T registered?

PWL 583T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is PWL 583T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWL 583T shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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