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WLK 751S

1978 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,386 mi
Last recorded17,386 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLK 751S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 17,386 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 14,278 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 14,276 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear brake pipe before joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,646 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 13,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety carburetter leaking petrol. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2016 13,381 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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WLK 751S is a 1978 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLK 751S, 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

How do I check the history of WLK 751S?

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What year was WLK 751S registered?

WLK 751S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is WLK 751S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLK 751S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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