MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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
Oil leak
front lower arm iner mounting bushes worn
offside front tyre soft
offside rear brake binding slightly
slight exhaust blow
slight lift front king pins
exhaust blow
play in front suspension joints
slight free play in steering wheel
slight oil leak
underside of vehicle heavily under silled
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
centre exhaust box clamp broken
freeplay at steering wheel
lift in nearside trunion
lift in offside trunnion
underneath of veichle heavily unsealed
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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