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WDM 637R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

36,778 mi
Last recorded36,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDM 637R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 36,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 36,662 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,068 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 35,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake has no reserve travel,parking brake efficiency only met due to binding wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,885 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,274 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 28,274 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,013 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 28,013 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,965 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 26,965 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 26,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,562 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 25,562 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 25,017 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 25,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,518 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 24,513 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 24,512 miles

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

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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WDM 637R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WDM 637R, 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 WDM 637R registered?

WDM 637R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 9 June 1977.

Is WDM 637R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDM 637R shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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