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WPC 4S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,103 mi
Last recorded42,103 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPC 4S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,103 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brake hoses ferrules rusty

offside front axle king pin worn at lower bush, advise replacing

rear brake pipes rusty

some opaqueing on wind screen lower edge

Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

brake hoses ferrules rusty

offside front axle king pin worn at lower bush, advise replacing

rear brake pipes rusty

some opaqueing on wind screen lower edge

Pass 20 May 2008 42,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,087 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 40,536 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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WPC 4S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPC 4S, 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 WPC 4S registered?

WPC 4S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 8 May 1978.

Is WPC 4S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPC 4S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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