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WPE 587S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,829 mi
Last recorded25,829 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPE 587S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 25,829 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,726 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 24,726 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,075 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,043 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 15,097 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,916 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 14,916 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

crack in nearside lower windscreen outside swept area

offside and nearside rear outer sills weak

offside and nearside rear springs reversing

slight play in nearside and offside front king pins

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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 587S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 587S, 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 WPE 587S registered?

WPE 587S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is WPE 587S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPE 587S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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