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WPM 880S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,559 mi
Last recorded68,559 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPM 880S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,559 miles

Front windscreen has small chips but no bigger than 10mm.

slight play detected in steering wheel and steering components.

underbody heavily undersealed.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,556 miles

small chips in windscreen less than 10mm within zone A.

steering wheel has slight vertical and lateral play.

underbody heavily under-sealed.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,527 miles

Play detected vertically & laterally at steering column & steering wheel.

Under-body & chassis heavily under sealed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 68,527 miles

Emissions not tested Engine running to fast. (7.3.A.1)

Play detected vertically & laterally at steering column & steering wheel.

Under-body & chassis heavily under sealed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shocks damp

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,430 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 68,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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WPM 880S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPM 880S, 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 WPM 880S?

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What year was WPM 880S registered?

WPM 880S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 7 June 1978.

Is WPM 880S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPM 880S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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