MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner bushes slitting
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Offside Front lower suspension arm inner bushes splitting
Offside Front slight play in lower king pin
Offside Rear chassis corroded
prop shaft front joint has slight play
Both sides front suspension bump stops missing
Corrosion around nearside rear outer sill
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front castle rail to floor poorly welded
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust mount rubbers perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both sides front suspension bump stops missing
Corrosion around nearside rear outer sill
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front castle rail to floor poorly welded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advise: slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Advise: washer jet weak offside front
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WPY 240S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WPY 240S, 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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What year was WPY 240S registered?
WPY 240S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 2 June 1978.
Is WPY 240S safe to buy?
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