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WPU 233S

1977 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,870 mi
Last recorded51,870 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPU 233S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,870 miles

Offside seat belt slow to retract

Coolant leak rear of engine area recommend attention soon ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak gearbox and rear diff area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention soon (3.1.6b)

both front lower arm grease sills/boots deteriorated

no rear fog lamp fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 50,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 50,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,012 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,150 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower arm bushes and grease sills deteriorated

no rear fog fitted

oil on gearbox and diff

play in o/s/f steering rack arm

slight coolant leaking around starter area

slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill and inner rear

Fail 6 Dec 2011 49,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower arm bushes and grease sills deteriorated

no rear fog fitted

oil on gearbox and diff

play in o/s/f steering rack arm

slight coolant leaking around starter area

slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill and inner rear

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,182 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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WPU 233S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPU 233S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WPU 233S registered?

WPU 233S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is WPU 233S safe to buy?

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