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WAJ 503S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,831 mi
Last recorded30,831 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAJ 503S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,831 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 9 Quarter Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 30,831 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,550 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perishing

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

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,151 miles

osf shocker weak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,051 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,396 miles

engine over heating

Fail 20 Oct 2010 28,396 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine over heating

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,079 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,920 miles

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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WAJ 503S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAJ 503S, 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 48 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 WAJ 503S registered?

WAJ 503S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1978.

Is WAJ 503S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAJ 503S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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