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TTC 321T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,872 mi
Last recorded77,872 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTC 321T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,864 miles

mild corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,864 miles

mild corrosion underneath vehicle

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,749 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,578 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,490 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,337 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,337 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,682 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 75,679 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 74,283 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 74,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 73,244 miles

handbrake long requires attention

slight oil leak n/s/r suspension damper unit

surface corrosion around brake servo area

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2009 73,243 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

handbrake long requires attention

slight oil leak n/s/r suspension damper unit

surface corrosion around brake servo area

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,001 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 71,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 71,130 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 70,928 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 70,928 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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TTC 321T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTC 321T, 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

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What year was TTC 321T registered?

TTC 321T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is TTC 321T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTC 321T shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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