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WOY 546S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,372 mi
Last recorded58,372 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOY 546S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wing starting to rust

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,931 miles

nsf inner wing osf floor and nsr inner wing and os boot floor all rusting

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,974 miles

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

osf inner wing starting to rust and rust in nsr inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsr chassis rail rusted over rear axle behind wheel arch

osr towing bracket on chassis rail rusting

Fail 19 Nov 2014 54,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nsr chassis rail rusted over rear axle behind wheel arch

osr towing bracket on chassis rail rusting

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

starting to rust on osr by towing bracket on chassis rail

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,606 miles

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

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

nsf floor rusting by jacking point

osr outer sill rusting

starting to rust on osf floor

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,281 miles

nsr inner sill and nsr inner wheel arch rusting

rust on seam on nsf floor

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,603 miles

nsr inner wheel arch rusted badly

osf inner wing rusted badly

ns jacking point rusted

nsr and osr inner sills rusting and osr outer sill rusting

Fail 29 Nov 2010 48,548 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

ns jacking point rusted

nsr and osr inner sills rusting and osr outer sill rusting

nsr inner wheel arch rusted badly

osf inner wing rusted badly

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,436 miles

front inner wings rusting and nsr outer sill starting to rust

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,325 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 36,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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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WOY 546S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOY 546S, 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 WOY 546S registered?

WOY 546S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WOY 546S safe to buy?

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