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BWC 696T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,220 mi
Last recorded42,220 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWC 696T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,220 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 41,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,446 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 40,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 39,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,714 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,371 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,822 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,674 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,072 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 32,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BWC 696T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BWC 696T, 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

How do I check the history of BWC 696T?

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What year was BWC 696T registered?

BWC 696T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is BWC 696T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWC 696T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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