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WDB 984K

1972 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

24,862 mi
Last recorded24,862 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B Roadster22,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDB 984K
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,542 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 24,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,516 miles

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 27 Jun 2013 23,516 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,306 miles

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

exhaust down pipe corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

exhaust down pipe corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,225 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 20,223 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 19,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r arch corroded/holed

play in rear bearings

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,850 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 18,850 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 17,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,709 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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WDB 984K is a 1972 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1972 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 22,097 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WDB 984K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDB 984K registered?

WDB 984K is a 1972 MG B Roadster, first registered on 13 March 1972.

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