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WDA 444T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDA 444T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 57,680 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coolant expansion bottle leaking from seam

handbrake warning lamp staying on

interior mirror glass discoloured

major reconstruction work nearside chassis and floor

one bolt missing out of each hinge boot lid

Fail 21 Feb 2006 56,678 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

boot struts defective

brake warning lamp staying on

chrome surrounds headlamps missing

hand brake lever stiff in action † must be pushed down to release †o.k. in locked position

interior mirror glass discolouring

major reconstruction carried out near side chassis and floor

one bolt missing from each boot hinge

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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WDA 444T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WDA 444T, 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 WDA 444T registered?

WDA 444T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is WDA 444T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDA 444T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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