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PWL 797T

1978 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,467 mi
Last recorded22,467 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 797T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 21,716 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,678 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,829 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside washers blocked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,740 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 18,692 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake back plate contaminated

Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,064 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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PWL 797T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWL 797T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PWL 797T registered?

PWL 797T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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