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WRD 556T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,031 mi
Last recorded25,031 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRD 556T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,031 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside rear wheel arch rust

no rear seat belts fitted

rear bumper missing

this vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

long park brake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,980 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion both inner sills

corrosion offside front sill

offside front brake pad close to 1.5mm limit

pin hole offside front steering boot

some imbalance front brakes

Fail 16 Mar 2006 22,835 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion both inner sills

imbalance front brakes

offside front brake pad wear close to 1.5mm limit

pin hole in offside front steering rack boot

some corrosion centre brake pipes

some corrosion raer brake pipes

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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WRD 556T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WRD 556T, 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 WRD 556T registered?

WRD 556T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is WRD 556T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRD 556T shows 4 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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