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WGK 802M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,300 mi
Last recorded27,300 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGK 802M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 27,300 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 27,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 26,380 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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WGK 802M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 802M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WGK 802M?

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What year was WGK 802M registered?

WGK 802M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is WGK 802M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGK 802M shows 3 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.

Does WGK 802M have outstanding finance?

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