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WKM 665S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,935 mi
Last recorded21,935 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKM 665S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 May 2019 21,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 21,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,780 miles

o/s.rear rebound strap brokeno/s.front bump stop missing.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 20,752 miles

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

Unable to check outer sill panels due to cosmetic covers

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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WKM 665S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WKM 665S, 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 WKM 665S?

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What year was WKM 665S registered?

WKM 665S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 January 1978.

Is WKM 665S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKM 665S shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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