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WCK 1

1980 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

28,098 mi
Last recorded28,098 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCK 1
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 28,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 26,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 25,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 24,943 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 24,875 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,777 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 23,747 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 21,114 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 21,114 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,339 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 19,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 17,701 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 17,701 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,452 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,605 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,198 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 9,198 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 7,736 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,838 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 5,838 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 4,936 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 4,936 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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WCK 1 is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 WCK 1, 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 46 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 WCK 1 registered?

WCK 1 is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is WCK 1 safe to buy?

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