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WOB 269T

1978 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

32,464 mi
Last recorded32,464 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOB 269T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 32,464 miles

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

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

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear axil strap broken

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion n,o/s/f footwells

handbrake gaitors cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2014 32,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion n,o/s/f footwells

handbrake gaitors cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,437 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 32,437 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,412 miles

nearside and offside front floor pan holed but outside off prescribed areas

Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,404 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front floor pans holed near mud flaps but out side of prescribed areas

both rear mud flap areas holed near suspension but not effecting strength

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hazard warning lights flashing quickly

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,983 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,188 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant leaking from radiator

Fail 17 Sep 2009 31,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coolant leaking from radiator

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,261 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,261 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,206 miles

rear number plate begining to deteriorate.

right hand rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,795 miles

corrosion in offside front inner wing

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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WOB 269T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Blue 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 Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOB 269T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WOB 269T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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