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TTD 120T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,868 mi
Last recorded11,868 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTD 120T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 11,868 miles

coil springs badly corroded

front inner brake pads wearing low approx 1000 miles of wear remaining

leaf springs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r backplate wet with fluid (brake efficiency ok)

slight blow from exhaust manifold gasket

suspension generally corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2011 11,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

coil springs badly corroded

front inner brake pads wearing low approx 1000 miles of wear remaining

leaf springs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r backplate wet with fluid (brake efficiency ok)

slight blow from exhaust manifold gasket

suspension generally corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,063 miles

discs worn pads will go another 6000 miles approx

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r backplate wet with fluid (hub seal leaking?)

underside of vehicle in poor condition- chassis rails,coil springs,floor areas,leaf springs,sills,suspension components all corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,905 miles

slight leak from o/s/r backplate

underside generally corroded floor areas inner sills front coil springs leaf springs

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,364 miles

all suspension components corroded

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r backplate wet/suspect hub seal leaking -brake working ok

underside generally corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2008 8,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Underside generally corroded

all suspension components corroded

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r backplate wet -suspect hub seal leaking-brake working ok

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,808 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play o/s/f trunion

strong smell of fuel

Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,558 miles

rear over axle brake pipes corroded

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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TTD 120T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTD 120T, 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 TTD 120T registered?

TTD 120T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is TTD 120T safe to buy?

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