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WJL 390T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,267 mi
Last recorded18,267 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJL 390T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 18,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 17,446 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,276 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

customer advised on front suspension bushes deteriated

Fail 27 Aug 2014 12,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

customer advised on front suspension bushes deteriated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 7,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 5,874 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion near strap between offside rear chassis suspension.

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2011 5,240 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion near strap between offside rear chassis suspension.

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2010 3,578 miles

lock tabs on calliper bolts not locked on (not used on newer cars)

play in ends of steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2010 3,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lock tabs on calliper bolts not locked on (not used on newer cars)

play in ends of steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,439 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,460 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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WJL 390T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJL 390T, 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 WJL 390T registered?

WJL 390T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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