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WFP 680S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,054 mi
Last recorded69,054 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFP 680S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 69,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 68,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,784 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 65,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 64,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,880 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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WFP 680S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WFP 680S, 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 WFP 680S?

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What year was WFP 680S registered?

WFP 680S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is WFP 680S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFP 680S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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