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150 WG

1977 MG B

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,553 mi
Last recorded51,553 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration150 WG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody of vehicle has very heavy underseal coating preventing full inspection.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,476 miles

Underside of vehicle,brake pipes etc. have heavy underseal coating.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 51,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Underside of vehicle,brake pipes etc. have heavy underseal coating.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to inspect some brake pipes due to underseal coating

Fail 5 Aug 2015 51,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to inspect some brake pipes due to underseal coating

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to fully inspect vehicle underbody and fuel pipes due to underseal coating.

Unable to inspect brake pipes due to thick underseal coating.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to fully inspect vehicle underbody and fuel pipes due to underseal coating.

Unable to inspect brake pipes due to thick underseal coating.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,781 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,541 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 50,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,913 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 49,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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150 WG is a 1977 MG B in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 150 WG, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 150 WG registered?

150 WG is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 25 August 1977.

Is 150 WG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 150 WG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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