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WPC 91S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,986 mi
Last recorded50,986 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPC 91S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 50,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 49,874 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,687 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,436 miles

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

nearside and offside sills corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,733 miles

outer sills and sill lips corroding

play in offside king pin

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,618 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 47,212 miles

outer sills corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,947 miles

both outer sills corroding

front bump stops missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,593 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,784 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,622 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 45,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 45,049 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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WPC 91S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WPC 91S, 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

How do I check the history of WPC 91S?

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What year was WPC 91S registered?

WPC 91S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is WPC 91S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPC 91S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPC 91S have outstanding finance?

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