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WJI 7281

1976 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,913 mi
Last recorded78,913 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 7281
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 78,913 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 78,913 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached And offside front trunnion (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess And offside slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear And offside rear axle limit strap slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 78,557 miles

underbody has been excessively under sealed making full examination difficult.

vehicle has had excessive welding repairs on under body

Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

underbody has been excessively under sealed making full examination difficult.

vehicle has had excessive welding repairs on under body

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,499 miles

Extensive welding repairs have been carried out to the underside

Offside front suspension has slight lift in upper & lower trunnions

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,767 miles

various underbody & chassis weldding repairs. underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 May 2008 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 May 2008 77,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brakes binding

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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WJI 7281 is a 1976 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 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 WJI 7281, 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 50 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJI 7281 registered?

WJI 7281 is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 14 May 1976.

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