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WMB 156R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,388 mi
Last recorded80,388 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMB 156R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,388 miles

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

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front floor(inner), offside front floor/sill, nearside middle crossmember and rear crossmember(middle) all corroded.

rear footbrake out of balance

Fail 17 May 2006 80,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both sides middle crossmember sections corroded

offside front inner and outer floor sections corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

rear crossmember corroded

rear foot brake out of balance

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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WMB 156R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 WMB 156R, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WMB 156R registered?

WMB 156R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 19 July 1977.

Is WMB 156R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMB 156R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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