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WMG 650T

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

31,387 mi
Last recorded31,387 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMG 650T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 31,387 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 31,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,143 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 31,112 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 31,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,674 miles

slight lift in n/s o/s suspension kingpins

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s o/s front suspension bump stops missing

n/s o/s front suspension trunion joints slightly worn

rear gearbox mountings deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,496 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s o/s front suspension bump stops missing

n/s o/s front suspension trunion joints slightly worn

rear gearbox mountings deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,485 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 30,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

main beam warning lamp inoperative

n/s front chassis corroded

n/s o/s front lower suspension trunion joints worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear bump stop bases deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2012 30,416 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear bump stop bases deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,330 miles

slight binding to n/s front brake

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust support bracket broken

o/s of steering rack has slight play

slight play in n/s front lower king pin bush

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

n/s o/s front,o/s rear suspension bump stops missing

various underbody surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2010 29,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front,o/s rear suspension bump stops missing

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,670 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stop bases corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,670 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stop bases corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 28,660 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear bump stop bases on axle corroded

Slight binding to n/s front brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,409 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Part of front bump stops missing

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

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

Rear bump stop brackets corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 28,409 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Part of front bump stops missing

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

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

Rear bump stop brackets corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,478 miles

brake pipe front to rear slightly corroded

n/s o/s out riggers corroded

Fail 24 May 2007 27,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s o/s ouriggers corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 24,800 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/s front bump stop missing

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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WMG 650T is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 WMG 650T, 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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WMG 650T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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