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WPK 447S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,061 mi
Last recorded78,061 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPK 447S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 78,061 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r park brake proformance

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,813 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,813 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,271 miles

front suspension lower trunnions worn park brake effort low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,965 miles

play in both kingpins play in lower trunion joints

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,449 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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WPK 447S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPK 447S, 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 WPK 447S registered?

WPK 447S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is WPK 447S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPK 447S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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