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LBT 167T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,269 mi
Last recorded70,269 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBT 167T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,209 miles

Nearside play in king pin

Offside lift in king pin

Fail 15 Apr 2025 69,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside play in king pin

Offside lift in king pin

Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 64,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,316 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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LBT 167T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBT 167T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LBT 167T?

You can check the full history of LBT 167T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LBT 167T registered?

LBT 167T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is LBT 167T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBT 167T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LBT 167T have outstanding finance?

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