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WOD 702S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,449 mi
Last recorded23,449 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOD 702S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,449 miles

Seatbelts slightly frayed

Various suspension bushes slightly perrished

Washers and wipers poor

Fail 28 Jun 2008 23,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seatbelts slightly frayed

Various suspension bushes slightly perrished

Washers and wipers poor

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,167 miles

Lift in o/s king pin

N/s/ rack gaiter perished

Play in steering

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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WOD 702S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WOD 702S, 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 WOD 702S registered?

WOD 702S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WOD 702S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOD 702S shows 3 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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