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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside front outer floor chassis rail badly corroded away
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
Corrosion to the offside leaf spring shackle mounting to the chassis
Offside front lower suspension bump stop is missing
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
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
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
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
** OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL IS SPLITTING **
Corrosion to nearside front floor / inner sill rail.
Some play in steering rack
n/s door sill corroded
o/s rear tyre badly cracked on outer shoulder
Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.
Slight play in steering rack.
Steering rack gaitors perishing.
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)
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.
o/s & n/s rear door sills badly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
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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.
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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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