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WAJ 915S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,961 mi
Last recorded8,961 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAJ 915S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 8,961 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 8,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 8,943 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 8,943 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 8,940 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure floor cracked front and rear seat mount fixings (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r top suspension rebound rubber strap bolt loose

steering column slightly fouling exhaust

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 915S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 WAJ 915S, 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

How do I check the history of WAJ 915S?

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What year was WAJ 915S registered?

WAJ 915S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is WAJ 915S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAJ 915S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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