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WBC 695S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,972 mi
Last recorded2,972 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBC 695S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 2,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 1,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 739 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear springs obscured

rear brakes out of balance 47%

Fail 18 Jun 2015 738 miles

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear springs obscured

Pass 6 Jun 2014 180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 99,097 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 97,985 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 May 2011 97,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 97,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2010 97,097 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 96,229 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 96,228 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 96,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 94,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,182 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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WBC 695S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBC 695S, 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 WBC 695S?

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What year was WBC 695S registered?

WBC 695S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WBC 695S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBC 695S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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