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WNX 164S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,304 mi
Last recorded23,304 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNX 164S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm both inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2018 23,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm both inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings broken but system still secure.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 23,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings broken but system still secure.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 21,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,353 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 21,351 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WNX 164S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WNX 164S, 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 WNX 164S registered?

WNX 164S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WNX 164S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNX 164S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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