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WOY 646S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,900 mi
Last recorded8,900 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOY 646S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 8,900 miles

general corrosion to underside

nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

slight play in front bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2016 8,637 miles

corrosion to underside

damage to offside front steering boot

nearside rear trailing arm bush bonding deteriorated

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering joints

Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,424 miles

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

front floor pan to inner wheel arches are starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jul 2014 7,912 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 7,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine overheating

Fail 21 Nov 2011 7,706 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

brake fluid dirty

corrosion n/s/f inner wing

excessive corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch

front registration plate security poor

parking brake lever comes up high

slight bind o/s/r

slight play in steering coloum top mount

slight play n/s & o/s front kingpins

Fail 19 Oct 2011 7,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Head lamp dip beam switch slightly not in good working

Nearside and offside front suspension coil spring corrode

Nearside front seal corrode

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak from the gear box

Fail 17 Mar 2010 7,705 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside brake light slightly dimp

Offside front inner tract rod end has slightly play

Pass 5 Dec 2008 7,326 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension coil spring corrode

Oil leak the rear of gear box seal and clutch housing

Fail 10 Nov 2008 7,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front suspension coil spring corrode

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,537 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,482 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 6,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 646S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 WOY 646S, 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 49 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 646S registered?

WOY 646S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1977.

Is WOY 646S safe to buy?

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