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WJM 372T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,692 mi
Last recorded10,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJM 372T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 10,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 9,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 6,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 4,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 2,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 982 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front castle section under car corroded

rear differential leaking

Pass 8 May 2015 99,490 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 97,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,106 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,214 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,857 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 90,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 85,886 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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WJM 372T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJM 372T, 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 WJM 372T registered?

WJM 372T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 August 1978.

Is WJM 372T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJM 372T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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