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WNU 510S

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNU 510S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,902 miles

Engine running very lean

Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,902 miles

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

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

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

Engine running very lean

Oil leak At engine ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,559 miles

Major engine oil leak

Unable to assess underside for corrosion as it has been heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,833 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 88,833 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WNU 510S is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNU 510S, 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

How do I check the history of WNU 510S?

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What year was WNU 510S registered?

WNU 510S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 7 February 1978.

Is WNU 510S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNU 510S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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