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WGK 155R

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,102 mi
Last recorded37,102 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGK 155R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 37,102 miles

Brake warning light stays on ( fault with switch in master cylinder )

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front wishbone bushes starting to perish

corrosion starting various places

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s & n/s/f upper trunion bushes starting to perish

slight exhaust blow rear silencer

slight leak from o/s/f shock absorber

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

slight water leak from water pump area

Fail 16 Apr 2007 37,102 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Idle speed seems slightly high but no data available to check against

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front wishbone bushes starting to perish

corrosion starting various places

front brake discs corroding

o/s & n/s/f top trunion rubber bushes starting to perish

signs of fluid leak n/s/r brake drum area

slight blow rear exhaust silencer

slight leak from o/s/f shock absorber

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 3 May 2006 35,317 miles

slight cracking in offside rear tyre wall

Fail 18 Apr 2006 35,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside outer door sill front end corroded

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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WGK 155R is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WGK 155R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGK 155R registered?

WGK 155R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WGK 155R safe to buy?

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