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PWM 475T

1978 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,736 mi
Last recorded26,736 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWM 475T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,736 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK INNER BALL JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 26,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached OUTER WISHBONE BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn INNER WISHBONE BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK INNER BALL JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 26,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working non fitted (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 212,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,280 miles

offside track rod has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,891 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,997 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 15,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,959 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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PWM 475T is a 1978 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWM 475T, 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 PWM 475T registered?

PWM 475T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is PWM 475T safe to buy?

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