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WMF 712T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMF 712T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 70,325 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension components are corroded

vehicle structure is covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,683 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components are corroded at front

vehicle structure covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2024 69,086 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 69,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,916 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,556 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,728 miles

Nearside front outer floor chassis rail badly corroded away

Fail 9 Nov 2018 66,722 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing area by the headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness steering wheel appears to be loose on the splines slightly (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer floor chassis rail badly corroded away

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring rear shackle mounting bracket on chassis corroded and nearing limits

Pass 18 Nov 2017 66,028 miles

Corrosion to the offside leaf spring shackle mounting to the chassis

Offside front lower suspension bump stop is missing

Fail 15 Nov 2017 66,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Corrosion to the offside leaf spring shackle mounting to the chassis

Offside front lower suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,278 miles

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

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

Offside front lower bump stop is missing

Offside rear spring shackle mounting on chassis badly corroded and nearing limits

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside front lower bump stop is missing

Offside rear spring shackle mounting on chassis badly corroded and nearing limits

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,721 miles

Light corrosion on the body and underside

The o/s front wheel bearing has some play in it

The steering rack has some play in it

Pass 5 Jul 2014 64,033 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 63,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,147 miles

Nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside front wheel bearing worn to limit

Rear bumper structure badly corroded

exhaust clamp badly corroded and no longer in a secure position

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,566 miles

** OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL IS SPLITTING **

Corrosion to nearside front floor / inner sill rail.

Some play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,026 miles

n/s door sill corroded

o/s rear tyre badly cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,545 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Slight play in steering rack.

Steering rack gaitors perishing.

Fail 6 Jun 2009 61,536 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,283 miles

Corrosion at lower rear wings at rear of sills will soon need attention.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Some play in steering rack.

Steering rack boots perishing.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,997 miles

o/s & n/s rear door sills badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 60,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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WMF 712T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WMF 712T, 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 WMF 712T registered?

WMF 712T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 5 August 1978.

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