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WFM 525R

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,101 mi
Last recorded48,101 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFM 525R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,101 miles

Both rear shock-absorbers damp

Nearside door hinges worn

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight play in offside front & nearside front top suspension trunnions

Fail 12 Nov 2010 48,100 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear shock-absorbers damp

Nearside door hinges worn

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight play in offside front & nearside front top suspension trunnions

Fail 6 Nov 2010 48,095 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

O/S headlamp reflector corroded.

Throttle sticking.

Underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,586 miles

front tyres perished

offside front damper damp

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,575 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 47,573 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,038 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 47,025 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2005 45,654 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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WFM 525R is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WFM 525R, 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.

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What year was WFM 525R registered?

WFM 525R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1977.

Is WFM 525R safe to buy?

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