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WRA 299S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,316 mi
Last recorded14,316 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRA 299S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,912 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 13,551 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 12,992 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2018 12,992 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2017 12,871 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 11,510 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 11,510 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,215 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 10,215 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,383 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 9,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 8,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,490 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 9 May 2009 6,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,338 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 6,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 4,257 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 4,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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WRA 299S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WRA 299S, 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 WRA 299S registered?

WRA 299S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 7 February 1978.

Is WRA 299S safe to buy?

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