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WTX 2T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,596 mi
Last recorded50,596 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTX 2T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,596 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,864 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hard corrosion under floor areas

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front floor to castle rail corroded

one rear exhaust bobbin split

Fail 10 Sep 2013 42,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front floor to castle rail corroded

one rear exhaust bobbin split

Fail 13 Sep 2012 40,973 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front floor to castle rail corroded

one of the rear exhaust bobbins split

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,973 miles

nearside front floor to castle rail corroded

one of the rear exhaust bobbins split

Pass 5 May 2010 40,878 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,878 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 40,850 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 40,849 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 40,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,409 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,369 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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WTX 2T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTX 2T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WTX 2T?

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What year was WTX 2T registered?

WTX 2T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WTX 2T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTX 2T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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