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WDU 569S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDU 569S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

oil leak from oil cooler pipe touching steering shaft

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,052 miles

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,426 miles

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

n/s chassis corroded at gearbox crossmember mounting area

no/rear axle rebound staps fitted

o/s engine mounting startin to split

o/s lower fulcrum pin and bush siezed

Fail 24 Oct 2012 47,423 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s chassis corroded at gearbox crossmember mounting area

no/rear axle rebound staps fitted

o/s engine mounting startin to split

o/s lower fulcrum pin and bush siezed

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play steering

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,657 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 35,561 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 32,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 28,499 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WDU 569S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WDU 569S, 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 WDU 569S registered?

WDU 569S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1977.

Is WDU 569S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDU 569S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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