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WRY 202S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,205 mi
Last recorded64,205 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRY 202S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,086 miles

freeplay in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,477 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,607 miles

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

Centre Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

hole to n/s floor pan [ front ]

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front suspension bushes are deteriorating

nearside front floor pan is corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2008 62,366 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front floor pan is corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,981 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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WRY 202S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WRY 202S, 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 WRY 202S registered?

WRY 202S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 15 March 1978.

Is WRY 202S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRY 202S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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