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WCD 783S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCD 783S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 98,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,419 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 96,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,583 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,186 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 95,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 94,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HC's tested at 2000rpm

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

play/lift in front suspension joints

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,398 miles

front lower arm iner mounting bushes worn

offside front tyre soft

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight exhaust blow

slight lift front king pins

Pass 5 May 2009 92,561 miles

exhaust blow

play in front suspension joints

slight free play in steering wheel

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily under silled

Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 91,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

hand brake travel long

lift and play in front suspension

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

under side of vehicle weld repairs

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle runs poorly at idol

Pass 31 May 2007 90,768 miles

centre exhaust box clamp broken

freeplay at steering wheel

lift in nearside trunion

lift in offside trunnion

underneath of veichle heavily unsealed

Pass 27 May 2006 90,445 miles

oil leak

play and lift in front trunions

rear exhaust mount broken

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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WCD 783S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WCD 783S, 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 WCD 783S?

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What year was WCD 783S registered?

WCD 783S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is WCD 783S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCD 783S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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