MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard switch inoperative
NSR hub damp
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated Water in reservoir (1.8 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Hazard switch inoperative
NSR hub damp
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
NSF trunnion has slight play
NSR backplate is damp
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal is leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear hub seal is leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear hub seal is leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
exhaust, front down pipe, mounting is broken
o/s and n/s inner steering rack joints have some wear
rear exhaust mounting is fractured
steering wheel is loose on its column mounting
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
exhaust, front down pipe, mounting is broken
o/s and n/s inner steering rack joints have some wear
rear exhaust mounting is fractured
steering wheel is loose on its column mounting
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust front downpipe mounting is broken exhaust is not insecure
rear exhaust mounting is fractured
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust front downpipe mounting is broken but exhaust is not insecure
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust front downpipe mounting is broken but exhaust is not insecure
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
n/s rear handbrake cable mounting on axle broken
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake cable mounting on axle broken
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken but exhaust is not inecure †rear propshaft universal joint has some play
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TEO 829S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 TEO 829S, 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 TEO 829S registered?
TEO 829S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 5 July 1978.
Is TEO 829S safe to buy?
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