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WPE 30S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,995 mi
Last recorded5,995 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPE 30S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,995 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 5,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 5,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,846 miles

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

ht lead rubbing on steering column

Pass 2 Jun 2014 5,738 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nsf brake hose in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,433 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 5,433 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 5,390 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight scoring

nearside front brake hose is slightly twisted

rear axle restraint straps are missing

suspect a slightly sticking brake cylinder off side rear as operation is slow

Fail 14 Jul 2012 5,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

nearside front brake disc has slight scoring

nearside front brake hose is slightly twisted

rear axle restraint straps are missing

suspect a slightly sticking brake cylinder off side rear as operation is slow

Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,273 miles

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Fail 26 Jul 2011 5,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 17 Jul 2010 5,187 miles

slight leak of fluid from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,753 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 4,578 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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WPE 30S is a 1978 MG B in White 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 WPE 30S, 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 WPE 30S?

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What year was WPE 30S registered?

WPE 30S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is WPE 30S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPE 30S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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