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WJW 627T

1978 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B Roadster48,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJW 627T
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 49,309 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above roll bar D bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,209 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 49,209 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,984 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 48,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 48,849 miles

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

slight play in nearside front trunion bearing

Fail 13 May 2011 48,847 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

slight play in nearside front trunion bearing

Pass 5 May 2010 48,731 miles

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

offside rear brake binding sliohtly

Fail 5 May 2010 48,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

offside rear brake binding sliohtly

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,604 miles

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,910 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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WJW 627T is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJW 627T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJW 627T registered?

WJW 627T is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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