MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear axle restraint strap broken
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
engine and transmission oil leaks
play in front suspension, wheel bearings and steering rack
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in offside front lower trunion
springs all round are corroded
oil leak
play in offside front lower trunion
centre and rear exhaust mountings are split
centre exhaust clamp damaged
engine and transmission oil leaks
nearside front bump stop missing
offside and nearside front lower trunions have play
rear leaf springs corroded
knocking in steering
nearside front brake hose
oil leaks
play in front wheel bearings and trunions
rear axle noisey
rear exhaust mountings are broken
rear tyre outer walls are cracking
suspension arms and springs corroded
engine oil leak
offside and nearside front trunion joints are worn
offside and nearside rear springs are weak and corroded
play in steering rack inner joints
rear tyres are cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
engine oil leak
offside and nearside front trunion joints are worn
offside and nearside rear springs are weak and corroded
play in steering rack inner joints
rear tyres are cracking
rear cross member / bumper mount is corroded
front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear
Nearside and Offside king pins slight wear in lower trunions and bushes
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside and Offside king pins slight wear in lower trunions and bushes
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion o/s/f outer floor
Play in steering rack
Wear in o/s/f lower trunion joint
Wear in steering rack
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear axle straps broken
Wear in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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WVP 472T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 WVP 472T, 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.
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WVP 472T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 November 1978.
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