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WFH 78S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,827 mi
Last recorded50,827 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFH 78S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Deteriorated ()

Rear differential casing has a slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,612 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 50,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 50,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,920 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,687 miles

Nearside Front upper bump stops missing

Rear slightly weakened leaf springs and o/s

Fail 21 Aug 2015 48,687 miles

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

Nearside Front upper bump stops missing

Rear slightly weakened leaf springs and o/s

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,337 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,151 miles

slight play in steering rack

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2013 48,151 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

vehicle has been undersealed

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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WFH 78S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFH 78S, 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 WFH 78S?

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What year was WFH 78S registered?

WFH 78S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is WFH 78S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFH 78S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WFH 78S have outstanding finance?

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