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WKK 172S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,056 mi
Last recorded51,056 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKK 172S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,324 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,554 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,273 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 46,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,318 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,695 miles

ADVISE LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KINPINS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,695 miles

ADVISE LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KINPINS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,260 miles

SLITE LIFT BOTH FRONT KING PINS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,251 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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WKK 172S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WKK 172S, 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 WKK 172S registered?

WKK 172S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is WKK 172S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKK 172S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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