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WRD 658T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,065 mi
Last recorded38,065 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRD 658T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 38,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,779 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,782 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 36,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,650 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 36,570 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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WRD 658T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WRD 658T, 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

How do I check the history of WRD 658T?

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What year was WRD 658T registered?

WRD 658T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 7 October 1978.

Is WRD 658T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRD 658T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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