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WRF 356S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

309 mi
Last recorded309 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRF 356S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 309 miles

Condition of rear springs

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

Nearside front lower trunion has slight play

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

Fail 9 May 2009 307 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Condition of rear springs

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

Nearside front lower trunion has slight play

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 241 miles

condition of rear leaf springs

slight play in nearside front trunion

Pass 7 Mar 2007 99,205 miles

Nearside front lower wishbone trunion has slight play.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 97,716 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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WRF 356S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WRF 356S, 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 WRF 356S?

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What year was WRF 356S registered?

WRF 356S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is WRF 356S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRF 356S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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