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TOR 927T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,146 mi
Last recorded79,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOR 927T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,146 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,008 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 78,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,637 miles

some signs of surface rust

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,612 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,781 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Apr 2012 77,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,637 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 75,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,283 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,737 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 72,737 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Play in steering rack, rear tyres perished.

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 927T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TOR 927T, 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 927T registered?

TOR 927T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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