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WMF 726T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,571 mi
Last recorded18,571 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMF 726T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 18,571 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,099 miles

Drivers seat fore & aft movement stiff

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,681 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 17,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,406 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 16,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,907 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 15,902 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,525 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 15,523 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,716 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 14,716 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 13,322 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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WMF 726T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WMF 726T, 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 726T registered?

WMF 726T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WMF 726T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMF 726T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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