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WKJ 874S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

1,144 mi
Last recorded1,144 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKJ 874S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 1,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,165 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 96,813 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 96,813 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,065 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 94,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

lift in n/s/f top trunion

Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,117 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,043 miles

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

rack gaiters deteriated

Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,412 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,412 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 86,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust mounting block starting to split

slight exhaust leak center joint

slight lift wear in nearside front trunion thrust washers

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,913 miles

center exhaust mounting block starting to split

slight exhaust leak center joint

slight lift wear in nearside front trunion thrust washers

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both number plates poor spacing

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,985 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,824 miles

oil leak - poss gearbox.

slight rear footbrake imbalance - offside greater than nearside.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 71,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 69,550 miles

signs of standing some perishing and corrosion -that on offside inner wing very marginal distance from brake components mounting rear brakes sticky action offside wishbone spring washers suspect

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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WKJ 874S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WKJ 874S, 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.

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What year was WKJ 874S registered?

WKJ 874S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 21 January 1978.

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The MOT history for WKJ 874S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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