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TJG 575T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,011 mi
Last recorded93,011 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJG 575T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 93,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 93,011 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,880 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 89,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both rear chassis legs above axel

Fail 10 Aug 2005 85,087 miles

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

corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 10 Aug 2005 85,087 miles

corrosion to rear cross member

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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TJG 575T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TJG 575T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJG 575T registered?

TJG 575T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is TJG 575T safe to buy?

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