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WNJ 95S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,656 mi
Last recorded10,656 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNJ 95S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,656 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 10,245 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 10,243 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 7,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,569 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 9,048 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 8,023 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 8,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 7,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,700 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 6,700 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 6,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,145 miles

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

slight play in lift in both king pins

Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,306 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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WNJ 95S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WNJ 95S, 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 WNJ 95S registered?

WNJ 95S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 March 1978.

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