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TOR 8T

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,516 mi
Last recorded36,516 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOR 8T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 36,516 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 36,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,931 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 35,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,229 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 35,187 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 46,375 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 34,585 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 34,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,438 miles

Coolant leak Bottom Hose ()

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 32,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside lift in kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 32,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after being applied/slow to release (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump banjo weeping (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside lift in kingpins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp/ performance good

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,905 miles

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

Nearside rear axle slight oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,521 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 30,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,588 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 27,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,919 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,012 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 25,012 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 23,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

evidence of slight oil leak from near side half shaft seal

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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TOR 8T is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOR 8T, 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 TOR 8T registered?

TOR 8T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 19 September 1978.

Is TOR 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOR 8T shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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