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WOY 910S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,908 mi
Last recorded73,908 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOY 910S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 73,908 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,786 miles

Front front suspension low but not fouling wheel arch

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,588 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Various suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Various suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2015 73,265 miles

slight play in offside king pin

wire wheels fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,240 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front king pin

wire wheels fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,184 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside front king pin

wire wheels fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,202 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,794 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,959 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,940 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,834 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 65,834 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 910S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WOY 910S, 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 910S registered?

WOY 910S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 25 January 1978.

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