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WDY 414T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,108 mi
Last recorded65,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDY 414T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,326 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,457 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 61,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 59,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,410 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,262 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,901 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 56,265 miles

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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WDY 414T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WDY 414T, 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

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What year was WDY 414T registered?

WDY 414T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WDY 414T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDY 414T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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