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WFP 49S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,694 mi
Last recorded25,694 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFP 49S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,694 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 25,694 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,476 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 25,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 25,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,676 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,222 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 23,536 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 21,962 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 21,961 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 May 2010 20,440 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 20,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 17,224 miles

Offside front floor/footwell has slight corrosion

Offside rear boot floor (above exhaust box) slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,557 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 14,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 May 2007 13,417 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front & ear suspension weak?

Pass 11 May 2007 13,417 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front & ear suspension weak?

Pass 11 May 2006 11,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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WFP 49S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFP 49S, 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 WFP 49S registered?

WFP 49S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is WFP 49S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFP 49S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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