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WMP 838T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,920 mi
Last recorded33,920 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMP 838T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 33,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 33,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2015 33,920 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 33,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,920 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,920 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 33,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 33,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,920 miles

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

slight movement in off side steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,930 miles

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

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

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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WMP 838T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMP 838T, 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 WMP 838T registered?

WMP 838T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is WMP 838T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMP 838T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WMP 838T have outstanding finance?

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