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TSB 110T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,459 mi
Last recorded61,459 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSB 110T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 61,459 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 59,774 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 59,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 57,414 miles

corrosion to off side of prop tunnel

Fail 12 Apr 2023 57,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

corrosion to off side of prop tunnel

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,562 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 53,562 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 52,337 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 52,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,667 miles

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

exhaust back box rubber bobin perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,667 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rubber bobin perished

oil leak <cooler/sump>

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,345 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 45,345 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,638 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TSB 110T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TSB 110T, 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 TSB 110T registered?

TSB 110T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is TSB 110T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSB 110T shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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