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WEK 847S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,405 mi
Last recorded3,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEK 847S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 3,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 2,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 1,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,039 miles

Front Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2017 96,039 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 35,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,947 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,947 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 95,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 95,906 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 95,906 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr tyre wall perished

Pass 5 May 2009 95,888 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 95,888 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr tyre perished,rear for light n/w

Pass 19 May 2008 95,867 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 95,834 miles

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

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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WEK 847S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WEK 847S, 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 WEK 847S registered?

WEK 847S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1978.

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