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WFC 755T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,119 mi
Last recorded18,119 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 755T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 18,119 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes and fuel pipes coated in underseal

rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,485 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 16,563 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 16,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,571 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 15,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,246 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 14,238 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 13,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,128 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 8,118 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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WFC 755T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 3,528cc 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 WFC 755T, 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 WFC 755T?

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What year was WFC 755T registered?

WFC 755T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is WFC 755T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFC 755T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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