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TBV 933T

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,217 mi
Last recorded21,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBV 933T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 21,217 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 21,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 20,970 miles

Oil leak ()

nsr tyre split on inner

Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,831 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipes to carbs split

Pass 24 May 2016 20,685 miles

Both front floors corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2016 20,678 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Both front floors corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 20,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 15 May 2014 20,261 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

Fail 9 May 2014 20,261 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

Pass 7 May 2013 20,098 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 19,768 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2012 19,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 19,603 miles

both front, top kingpin bushes. slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,173 miles

Oil leak

spare tyre flat in boot...

Pass 11 May 2009 18,284 miles

charge light stays on intermitant

h/brake high

indicators slow when lights on

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,519 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,872 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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TBV 933T is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBV 933T, 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

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What year was TBV 933T registered?

TBV 933T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is TBV 933T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBV 933T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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