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WTF 524T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,684 mi
Last recorded76,684 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTF 524T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,665 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 76,665 miles

Emissions not tested unable to insert probe, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,639 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,467 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil Leaking From, Engine, Gearbox, Rear Diff

Return Fuel Line In Contact With Vehicle Body

Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,874 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Underbody sealent has been used covering most of the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,543 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,335 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,577 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 73,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,595 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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WTF 524T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WTF 524T, 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 WTF 524T registered?

WTF 524T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is WTF 524T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTF 524T shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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