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WJW 733T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,714 mi
Last recorded51,714 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJW 733T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,714 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 51,714 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,650 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 51,650 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,566 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,423 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 51,423 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,350 miles

Engine mounts insecure including stabilizer mount

Offside rear lower wing corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 51,350 miles

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

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

Engine mounts insecure including stabilizer mount

Offside rear lower wing corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,895 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 50,895 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 733T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WJW 733T, 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 733T registered?

WJW 733T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 September 1978.

Is WJW 733T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJW 733T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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