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WPD 565S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,232 mi
Last recorded50,232 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPD 565S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,232 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 50,215 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,474 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,474 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,586 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front play/wear in kingpins.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,849 miles

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

Slight oil leak from steering rack area

battery loose advise attention

nearside front outer sill corroded but not holed

nearside front top swivel joint top bush's slightly deteriorated

offside front top swivel joint rubber bush's slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

poor repair on nearside centre outrigger

slight corrosion on offside floor area

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 39,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,246 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,907 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 38,579 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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WPD 565S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WPD 565S, 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 WPD 565S registered?

WPD 565S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is WPD 565S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPD 565S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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