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WOH 840T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,591 mi
Last recorded21,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOH 840T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 21,591 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside floor corroded near jacking point

Fail 4 Jul 2019 21,591 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside floor corroded near jacking point

Pass 16 May 2018 21,383 miles

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

Offside Front seat floor mounting area corroded but seat still secure

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken away

Fail 15 May 2018 21,380 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front seat floor mounting area corroded but seat still secure

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken away

Pass 6 May 2017 21,133 miles

slight oil leak engine

suspension componets corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2010 20,995 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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WOH 840T 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 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 WOH 840T, 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 WOH 840T registered?

WOH 840T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 12 October 1978.

Is WOH 840T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOH 840T 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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