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WUE 393S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,066 mi
Last recorded26,066 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUE 393S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 26,066 miles

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

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 14 Mar 2024 25,435 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 25,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,580 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,081 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,473 miles

Age cracks in all tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,725 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,029 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight lift in king pins

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,546 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,108 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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WUE 393S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WUE 393S, 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 WUE 393S registered?

WUE 393S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WUE 393S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUE 393S shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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