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WJU 203S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,457 mi
Last recorded19,457 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJU 203S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 17,905 miles

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION SHOWING AGE

BOTH FRONT + N/S/R TYRES PERISHED

BOTH REAR SPRINGS AND HANGERS AGED

BOTH SEAT BELTS AGED / SLIGHT FLUFFING ON EDGES

CORROSION TO O/S/F FLOOR NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS AGED

OIL / GEAR BOX LEAKS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS AND JOINTS

Fail 23 Jun 2010 17,903 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION SHOWING AGE

BOTH FRONT + N/S/R TYRES PERISHED

BOTH REAR SPRINGS AND HANGERS AGED

BOTH SEAT BELTS AGED / SLIGHT FLUFFING ON EDGES

CORROSION TO O/S/F FLOOR NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS AGED

OIL / GEAR BOX LEAKS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS AND JOINTS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,873 miles

Oil leak

coolant leak from expansion bottle

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,608 miles

STEEL BRAKE PIPE ARE CORRODED IN PLACES

VEHICLE IS RUNNING HOT / REQUIRES INVESTIGATION

Fail 11 Aug 2008 17,607 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Evidence of heat damage to front pads from binding.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front wheel bearing not checked.

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside front tyres perishing.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in nearside front king pin assembly.

Play in offside front lower suspension bush.

Play in steering rack and components.

STRONG ADVISORY: Corrosion to both nearside and offside inner sills not in prescribed area.Unable to make full assesment due to lack of access.

Seat belts showing age and wear.

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded and all components showing age and wear.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 117,111 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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WJU 203S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJU 203S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJU 203S?

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What year was WJU 203S registered?

WJU 203S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is WJU 203S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJU 203S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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