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WHH 994S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,172 mi
Last recorded36,172 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHH 994S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,865 miles

n/s/r lower wing/sill corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 33,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r lower wing/sill corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,266 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,502 miles

Slightly noisey nearside front wheel bearing

Some corrosion/weakness- offside front chassis leg

Fail 21 Oct 2014 31,502 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Slightly noisey nearside front wheel bearing

Some corrosion/weakness- offside front chassis leg

Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 30,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,285 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,661 miles

NSF king pin has slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2012 29,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

NSF king pin has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,193 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,521 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 28,521 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 27,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil weep nearside rear hub

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,210 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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WHH 994S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 WHH 994S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WHH 994S registered?

WHH 994S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is WHH 994S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHH 994S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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