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TEO 829S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEO 829S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,960 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 98,956 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,896 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,738 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal is leaking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 98,738 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,466 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal is leaking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,377 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,147 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,942 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front downpipe mounting is broken but exhaust is not insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,644 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,644 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

n/s rear handbrake cable mounting on axle broken

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake cable mounting on axle broken

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,324 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 97,090 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 97,090 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 96,655 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 96,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,563 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 96,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 96,388 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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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.

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