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WJM 545T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,438 mi
Last recorded90,438 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJM 545T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 90,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 90,226 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,003 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 90,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,524 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 89,503 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 84,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

very slight play in both front king pins

Pass 21 Sep 2006 81,119 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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WJM 545T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc 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 WJM 545T, 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 WJM 545T registered?

WJM 545T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WJM 545T safe to buy?

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