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WGT 298R

1977 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

40,271 mi
Last recorded40,271 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 298R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 40,271 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 40,271 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2008 36,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 36,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,257 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 35,257 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,025 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 34,021 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 34,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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WGT 298R is a 1977 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 WGT 298R, 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

How do I check the history of WGT 298R?

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What year was WGT 298R registered?

WGT 298R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1977.

Is WGT 298R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGT 298R shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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