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TCN 869S

1978 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,731 mi
Last recorded15,731 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCN 869S
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,700 miles

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

front disc rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2015 14,700 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

front disc rusty

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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TCN 869S is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TCN 869S, 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

How do I check the history of TCN 869S?

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What year was TCN 869S registered?

TCN 869S is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is TCN 869S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCN 869S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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