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WOE 961T

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,120 mi
Last recorded77,120 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOE 961T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 77,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,940 miles

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

Nearside Front lower suspension bush gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front lower suspension bush gaiters deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front lower suspension bush gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front lower suspension bush gaiters deteriorated

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

Pass 19 May 2016 76,794 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end gaiter loose but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

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

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside indicators flash a little slow

rear brakes binding

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside indicators flash a little slow

rear brakes binding

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,809 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 75,788 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,701 miles

nearside castle rail corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,395 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,351 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,303 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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WOE 961T is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WOE 961T, 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 WOE 961T registered?

WOE 961T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 November 1978.

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