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WHD 827R

1977 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHD 827R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 86,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,512 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 86,472 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel losing pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working O/S & N/S (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working O/S & N/S (3.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 86,324 miles

front of mainline brake pipe rusty

Pass 21 May 2015 85,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,579 miles

wear in nearside front king pin lower joint wearin ofside front king pin lower joint slight lift

Fail 29 May 2014 85,577 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

wear in nearside front king pin lower joint wearin ofside front king pin lower joint slight lift

Pass 22 May 2013 85,065 miles

front offside king pin has slight lift slight wear in nearside

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,330 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 84,330 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,420 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,420 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2009 82,255 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 82,255 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 82,139 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 82,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 81,751 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 80,755 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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WHD 827R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHD 827R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WHD 827R registered?

WHD 827R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 January 1977.

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