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WME 128T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWME 128T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,572 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,067 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,843 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 92,588 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,735 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,232 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 88,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,083 miles

play in propshaft front u/j.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,226 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 83,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 82,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 81,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 81,068 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

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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WME 128T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WME 128T, 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 WME 128T registered?

WME 128T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WME 128T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WME 128T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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