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WVP 472T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,190 mi
Last recorded6,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVP 472T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 6,190 miles

Offside Rear axle restraint strap broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 5,666 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 5,347 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 5,347 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 4,911 miles

engine and transmission oil leaks

play in front suspension, wheel bearings and steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2019 4,754 miles

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

play in offside front lower trunion

springs all round are corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 4,266 miles

oil leak

play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 3,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 3,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 2,783 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 2,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 2,168 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 1,487 miles

rear cross member / bumper mount is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 1,141 miles

front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear

Fail 13 Oct 2012 1,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 564 miles

Nearside and Offside king pins slight wear in lower trunions and bushes

Fail 17 Oct 2011 556 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 520 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 146 miles

Corrosion o/s/f outer floor

Play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2009 98,132 miles

Wear in o/s/f lower trunion joint

Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,144 miles

Wear in steering rack

Fail 28 May 2008 95,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 913,402 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 913,399 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 88,683 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 88,681 miles

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?

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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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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What year was WVP 472T registered?

WVP 472T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is WVP 472T safe to buy?

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