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WYX 124T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,432 mi
Last recorded11,432 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYX 124T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 11,080 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 11,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 11,004 miles

Center to rear exhaust mount is broken

Nearside front king pin is worn and is just acceptable

Nearside front lower arm is worn

Nearside outer jacking rail is starting to corrode

Offside outer jacking rail is starting to corrode

Pass 28 May 2013 10,847 miles

Nearside front king pin is worn and is just acceptable

Steering wheel is showing a small split

Pass 26 May 2012 10,579 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2011 10,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 10,266 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,951 miles

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses are pulled on full lock

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking on outer side wall

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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WYX 124T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WYX 124T, 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

How do I check the history of WYX 124T?

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What year was WYX 124T registered?

WYX 124T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WYX 124T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYX 124T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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