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WDH 201S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,477 mi
Last recorded9,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDH 201S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 9,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 7,235 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 7,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 6,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 6,236 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 6,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 5,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 3,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 3,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 3,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 3,643 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine running rich,emissions slightly high....

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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WDH 201S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 WDH 201S, 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 49 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 WDH 201S registered?

WDH 201S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is WDH 201S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDH 201S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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