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WDA 188T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,898 mi
Last recorded57,898 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDA 188T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,898 miles

all brakes slightly draging

both front brake discs have the backing plates corroded

offside front suspention appears to be stiff in operation

Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,898 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all brakes slightly draging

both front brake discs have the backing plates corroded

nearside screen washer jet blocked

offside front suspention appears to be stiff in operation

Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 50,331 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

verry bad water leak

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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WDA 188T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 WDA 188T, 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 WDA 188T?

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What year was WDA 188T registered?

WDA 188T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WDA 188T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDA 188T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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