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WTB 448S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,031 mi
Last recorded5,031 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTB 448S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 5,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 3,573 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 35 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,684 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,062 miles

advise lift nearside front king pin assembly

advise play offside front king pin assembly

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 95,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 95,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 94,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 93,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 92,370 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 92,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WTB 448S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WTB 448S, 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 WTB 448S registered?

WTB 448S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is WTB 448S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTB 448S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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