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WOM 290T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,925 mi
Last recorded43,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOM 290T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,290 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 42,290 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle not open from inside or out (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,782 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 39,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,324 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 34,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,819 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,148 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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WOM 290T 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 75%.

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 WOM 290T, 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 WOM 290T registered?

WOM 290T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WOM 290T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOM 290T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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