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WNY 806T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,832 mi
Last recorded61,832 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNY 806T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,832 miles

Wipers deteriated

Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,811 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,651 miles

rubber pipe split near front carb. heavy corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,651 miles

Inner Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rubber pipe split near front carb. heavy corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,496 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 61,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

* Corrosion all over vehicle but not excessive †* Freeplay found in serviceable suspension and steering components

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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WNY 806T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WNY 806T, 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 WNY 806T?

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What year was WNY 806T registered?

WNY 806T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is WNY 806T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNY 806T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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