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WED 280S

1978 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 4198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

473 mi
Last recorded473 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWED 280S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 391 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 391 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 315 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 237 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 237 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 8 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,526 miles

front number plate in poor condition but still readable

front pads low

n/s streering gator cracked and twisted

o/s/f king pin(bottom)slight play

rear shacal bushes perished

Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,529 miles

long travel from hand brake lever

slight leak from n/s rear hub

Pass 6 Feb 2006 91,833 miles

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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WED 280S is a 1978 MG B GT in Grey with a 4,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WED 280S, 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 WED 280S registered?

WED 280S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is WED 280S safe to buy?

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