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WRY 934S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,211 mi
Last recorded12,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRY 934S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 12,211 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding, likely due to sticky cylinders.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 12,112 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 12,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 11,909 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,782 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Slight corrosion at offside jacking point

Slight play in offside front suspension when jacked but not evident with weight on wheels

Pass 31 Aug 2016 11,664 miles

Slight corrosion at offside jacking point

Fail 30 Aug 2016 11,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Slight corrosion at offside jacking point

Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,202 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise corrosion on nearside and offside sill jack points

Fail 26 Aug 2015 11,202 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise corrosion on nearside and offside sill jack points

Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,355 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 7,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,080 miles

n/s/f tyreside wall perishing

n/s/r tyre side wall pershing

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2010 6,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyreside wall perishing

n/s/r tyre side wall pershing

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 5,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,167 miles

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

Rear service brakes becoming slow to release. suggest further inspection.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 5,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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 934S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 934S, 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 934S registered?

WRY 934S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 12 April 1978.

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The MOT history for WRY 934S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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