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WLJ 813K

1978 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,178 mi
Last recorded28,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 813K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,178 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,816 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 27,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,740 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 27,740 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise both front tyres very perished not showing cords

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,705 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 27,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,238 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 27,197 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WLJ 813K is a 1978 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WLJ 813K, 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 WLJ 813K registered?

WLJ 813K is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is WLJ 813K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLJ 813K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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