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WOJ 749T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,621 mi
Last recorded11,621 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOJ 749T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 11,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 11,616 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floors and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,366 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,355 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 8,310 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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WOJ 749T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WOJ 749T, 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 WOJ 749T registered?

WOJ 749T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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