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WJW 672T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,517 mi
Last recorded59,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJW 672T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 59,235 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolent hose on heater badly perished

light surface rust on edges of floors

tyres old and starting to perish

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolent hose on heater badly perished

light surface rust on edges of floors

tyres old and starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some rust on osr wing and rear end of sills and on outer edges of floors

Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,057 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades wearing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,866 miles

heavy surface corrosion on fuel tank

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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WJW 672T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJW 672T, 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

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What year was WJW 672T registered?

WJW 672T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1978.

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