MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight king pin lift
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight king pin lift
Central Rear Oil leak diff ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Oil leak hub ()
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r outer half shaft seal damp
o/s/r tyre cracking
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
n/s/r axle damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r axle damp
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
hazard flash rate fast
slight lift in o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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WKP 523S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 WKP 523S, 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.
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What year was WKP 523S registered?
WKP 523S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 7 March 1978.
Is WKP 523S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WKP 523S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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