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WHJ 69S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,644 mi
Last recorded38,644 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 69S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 38,644 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 38,481 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 38,481 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 38,289 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,369 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 37,369 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 36,962 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking up on side walls

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Signs of surface corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,962 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking up on side walls

Oil leak

Signs of surface corrision to complete underside of vehicle

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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WHJ 69S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHJ 69S, 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 WHJ 69S?

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What year was WHJ 69S registered?

WHJ 69S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 8 December 1977.

Is WHJ 69S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 69S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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