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WPB 658S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,272 mi
Last recorded11,272 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 658S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 11,272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,029 miles

Slight movement to off side trunnion.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,831 miles

Hand and foot brake travel very long; recommend investigation

Slight movement in the offside trunnion

Fail 22 Aug 2011 10,815 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Slight movement in the offside trunnion

Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,409 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 10,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre has cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,362 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,351 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 10,351 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,324 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 10,292 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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WPB 658S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WPB 658S, 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

How do I check the history of WPB 658S?

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What year was WPB 658S registered?

WPB 658S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is WPB 658S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPB 658S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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