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WCW 123Y

1982 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,683 mi
Last recorded65,683 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCW 123Y
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 65,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 65,474 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,253 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 65,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,635 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,392 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,234 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,234 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,206 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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WCW 123Y is a 1982 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 WCW 123Y, 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 44 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 WCW 123Y registered?

WCW 123Y is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is WCW 123Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCW 123Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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