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WPY 705S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,515 mi
Last recorded98,515 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPY 705S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,515 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle heavily corroded and undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,846 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,410 miles

Engine leaking coolant.

Slight lift at nearside front and offside front kingpins.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine leaking coolant.

Slight lift at nearside front and offside front kingpins.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vechile has been heavly cover in underseal difficult to inspect

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,176 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil n s r back plate

Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,577 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 90,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,072 miles

axel oil on N S R back plate

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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WPY 705S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WPY 705S, 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 WPY 705S registered?

WPY 705S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 May 1978.

Is WPY 705S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPY 705S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPY 705S have outstanding finance?

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