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WMG 900T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMG 900T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,161 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 98,152 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,287 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

Pass 15 May 2014 94,246 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 94,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

vehicle expired at end of test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,214 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

steering column fouling engine mounting

Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,203 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

centre exhaust mount debonded

emissions on max limit of Hydrocarbons

engine misfire/ idle irratic

slight bind o/s/r brake

steering column fouling engine mounting

Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,058 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 94,043 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slighty flat

coolant leak

fog light not fitted due to age

gearbox and rear diff leaking

offside front indicator lens damaged

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in steering rack

vehicle has filler in body work

Pass 14 Aug 2007 93,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 90,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,965 miles

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 900T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 900T, 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 WMG 900T registered?

WMG 900T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is WMG 900T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMG 900T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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