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WPR 890S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,453 mi
Last recorded3,453 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPR 890S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 3,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 3,393 miles

all 4 tyres perished

brake distortion o/s/r brake

n/s/r brake starting to bind

o/s/f steering rack gaitor starting to split

slight front brake distortion

slight play steering rack

suspect n/s/r hub starting to leak oil

Pass 25 Jul 2013 3,279 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak oil

o/s/f steering rack gaitor starting to split

slight brake distortion o/s/r brake

slight front brake distortion

steering rack worn

suspect weepage from n/s/r hub oil seal

Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,064 miles

all 4 tyres perished

slight front brake distortion

steering rack worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 2,717 miles

all tyres starting to perish

steering rack worn

Fail 21 Jun 2011 2,717 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

steering rack worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 2,560 miles

all 4 tyre treads getting perished

steering rack worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 2,293 miles

steering rack worn

Fail 19 Jun 2009 2,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

steering rack worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 1,940 miles

h/cs very high on tick over

slight binding rear brakes

steering rack worn

Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,902 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 21 Jun 2006 1,746 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 1,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

h/c high on idle

suspect oil leak from nearside rear wheel oil seal

suspect poor repair to rear of sills in wheel arch

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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WPR 890S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WPR 890S, 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 WPR 890S?

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What year was WPR 890S registered?

WPR 890S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1978.

Is WPR 890S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPR 890S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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