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TWN 651S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,569 mi
Last recorded26,569 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWN 651S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,569 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,569 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,298 miles

Nearside Front king pin worn

Fail 21 Mar 2016 26,291 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front king pin worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,180 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak on engine and rear diff

Pass 6 May 2011 26,148 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 26,148 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,827 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,333 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,404 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 18,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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TWN 651S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWN 651S, 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 TWN 651S registered?

TWN 651S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 July 1978.

Is TWN 651S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWN 651S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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