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WOP 591T

1978 MG B GT

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,157 mi
Last recorded32,157 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOP 591T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 32,157 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

differential leak

underside covered in underseal

Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,154 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

diff leaking oil

hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 30 Jan 2023 32,154 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

diff leaking oil

hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,154 miles

Diff leaking oil

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,152 miles

Diff leaking oil

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Nov 2020 32,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diff leaking

under side of car heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,063 miles

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diff leaking

under side of car heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

diff leaking

under side of car heavily covered in under seal

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 31,859 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 31,857 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 31,826 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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WOP 591T is a 1978 MG B GT in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WOP 591T, 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 WOP 591T registered?

WOP 591T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is WOP 591T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOP 591T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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