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TTC 315T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,881 mi
Last recorded16,881 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTC 315T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 16,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 16,867 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 14,874 miles

Nearside Front wiper not parking correctly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wiper not parking correctly

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front seatbelt latches fitted wrong way around

slight oil loss on engine and gearbox

Fail 16 Sep 2021 14,871 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper not parking correctly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wiper not parking correctly

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front seatbelt latches fitted wrong way around

slight oil loss on engine and gearbox

Pass 2 May 2018 12,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 11,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 11,518 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 11,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 9,722 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2013 9,001 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 9,001 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,779 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 7,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,060 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 2,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 98,149 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 98,141 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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TTC 315T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TTC 315T, 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 TTC 315T registered?

TTC 315T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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