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WPO 767T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,527 mi
Last recorded61,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 767T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2019 61,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn KingPin, Lift/Play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn KingPin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,810 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 59,809 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,479 miles

Offside Front aluminium bump stop spacer cracked

Offside Rear bump stop bracket corroded

Radiator fins corroded

Rear exhaust mounts split

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,759 miles

Front radiator fins corroded/rotting

Offside Front aluminium bump-stop bracket cracked/corroded

Offside Rear bump stop bracket excessively corroded

Rear exhaust mounts (cotton reels) small splits

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,001 miles

off-side front aluminium bumpstop braket/spacer cracked

off-side jacking point excessive corrosion

off-side rear bump stop braket excessively corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,185 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 56,177 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,924 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,789 miles

off side & near side front king pins worn

Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,789 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side & near side front king pins worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,132 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WPO 767T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WPO 767T, 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 WPO 767T?

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What year was WPO 767T registered?

WPO 767T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WPO 767T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 767T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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