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WOW 298T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,927 mi
Last recorded8,927 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOW 298T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 8,927 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 8,927 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 6,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,643 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 4,361 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,361 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 523 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake has alot of travel

Pass 12 Mar 2013 523 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake has alot of travel

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 94,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both track rod end dust boots split

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2011 94,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both track rod end dust boots split

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 94,251 miles

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

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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WOW 298T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WOW 298T, 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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WOW 298T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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