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WNT 779S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,365 mi
Last recorded81,365 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNT 779S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,365 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s/r brakes slightly binding.

o/s/f tyre has tread worn off inner edge.

o/s/f tyre on 1.6 mms at lowest point.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in light switch

Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,514 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel brgs.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 77,192 miles

drivers side handbrake effiecency not as good as it could be

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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WNT 779S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WNT 779S, 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 WNT 779S registered?

WNT 779S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 16 May 1978.

Is WNT 779S safe to buy?

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