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WOH 959T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOH 959T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,335 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,309 miles

oil leak

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 8 Aug 2017 90,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 89,486 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,139 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,701 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,723 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 88,680 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,667 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,524 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 959T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WOH 959T, 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.

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What year was WOH 959T registered?

WOH 959T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WOH 959T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOH 959T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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