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WDJ 734S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,822 mi
Last recorded74,822 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDJ 734S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 74,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,783 miles

oil leaks

r/n/s foot brake poor

steering wheel is cracked and will need replacing soon

Fail 13 Aug 2024 73,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaks

r/n/s foot brake poor

steering wheel is cracked and will need replacing soon

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,814 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,197 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,738 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 66,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,048 miles

n/s floor pan corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 60,946 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,946 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,471 miles

front number plate damaged rear number plate seperating

Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front number plate damaged rear number plate seperating

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,469 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 58,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 58,438 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,022 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 58,022 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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WDJ 734S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDJ 734S, 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

How do I check the history of WDJ 734S?

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What year was WDJ 734S registered?

WDJ 734S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is WDJ 734S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDJ 734S shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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