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WBL 214S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,570 mi
Last recorded42,570 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBL 214S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 42,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,084 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,787 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,373 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 37,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,989 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 36,989 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

alternator required.

Pass 5 May 2009 34,371 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish - not showing cords.

Fail 5 May 2009 34,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish Not showing cords

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,488 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WBL 214S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WBL 214S, 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 WBL 214S registered?

WBL 214S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WBL 214S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBL 214S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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