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WKP 523S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,853 mi
Last recorded78,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKP 523S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,853 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 75,216 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 May 2016 73,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,412 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,359 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r axle damp

Fail 16 Apr 2012 73,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,157 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,886 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,562 miles

hazard flash rate fast

slight lift in o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins

Fail 15 May 2008 71,950 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 71,950 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 71,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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