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TDL 592S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,532 mi
Last recorded6,532 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDL 592S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 6,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 6,454 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 6,452 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 6,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 6,127 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 6,127 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 4,696 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and out of shape

Fail 10 May 2011 4,690 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and out of shape

Pass 20 May 2010 3,395 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,019 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76 miles

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

rear bumper support beam badly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2008 76 miles

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

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

rear bumper support beam badly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 97,296 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushes incorrectly fitted causing contact between arm and cross member

rear sping starting to delaminate and weaken

Pass 27 Apr 2006 95,492 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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TDL 592S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TDL 592S, 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 TDL 592S registered?

TDL 592S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1978.

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