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WGD 75R

1977 Dax Cobra

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,660 mi
Last recorded13,660 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1977 Dax Cobra9,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 75R
MakeDax
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 13,660 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 13,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 13,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight movement in n/s steering rack bush.

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,193 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 13,181 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,162 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,117 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Dax Cobra?

Based on 2,629 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
brake binding 30
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
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WGD 75R is a 1977 Dax Cobra in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1977 Dax Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 9,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dax Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGD 75R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dax Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 49 years old, this Dax Cobra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGD 75R registered?

WGD 75R is a 1977 Dax Cobra, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WGD 75R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGD 75R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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