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TEP 20S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

35,316 mi
Last recorded35,316 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEP 20S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,436 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,284 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 34,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,251 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 34,250 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 29,462 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 29,461 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 29,091 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 27,820 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 26,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSF WINDSCREEN CHIPPED.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,229 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 26,229 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 25,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rusting to sills/floor and chassis would make repairs impractical

slight wear n/s kingpin

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,620 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 22,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

o/s flashers bit slow,engine ticking over

rusting to floor/body cause for concern

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

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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TEP 20S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TEP 20S, 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 TEP 20S registered?

TEP 20S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 6 March 1978.

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