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WEB 698T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,357 mi
Last recorded49,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEB 698T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,357 miles

general under-bodycorrosion.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 49,357 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 49,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin slight lift

Offside Front track rod end evidence of wheel balance weight contact.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,214 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 46,972 miles

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

o/s/f floor pan is holed and corroded not within 12" of prescribed area

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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WEB 698T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WEB 698T, 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 WEB 698T registered?

WEB 698T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is WEB 698T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEB 698T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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