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WJO 500K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,278 mi
Last recorded56,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJO 500K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,278 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 56,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 55,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,612 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 53,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure locking nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,415 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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WJO 500K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 WJO 500K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJO 500K?

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What year was WJO 500K registered?

WJO 500K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is WJO 500K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJO 500K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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