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WAD 769S

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,002 mi
Last recorded31,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAD 769S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on LH front brake disc

corrosion on underbody and RH rear chassis

drivers seat belt catch cover not fitted

front subframe corroded

lift in LH kingpin

light corrosion on front suspension members

light freeplay in LH rear wheel on drive flange

Fail 13 Jun 2012 31,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on LH front brake disc

corrosion on underbody and RH rear chassis

drivers seat belt catch cover not fitted

front subframe corroded

lift in LH kingpin

light corrosion on front suspension members

light freeplay in LH rear wheel on drive flange

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,819 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on left hand front brake disc

corrosion on underbody

Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,819 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet secondary catch not working

corrosion on left hand front brake disc

corrosion on underbody

unbalance in rear service brake

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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WAD 769S is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAD 769S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAD 769S registered?

WAD 769S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 9 November 1977.

Is WAD 769S safe to buy?

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