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WRR 685S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,402 mi
Last recorded99,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRR 685S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 99,402 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,026 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 99,026 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,301 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 98,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,278 miles

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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WRR 685S is a 1978 MG B in Blue 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 WRR 685S, 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 WRR 685S?

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What year was WRR 685S registered?

WRR 685S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is WRR 685S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRR 685S 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.

Does WRR 685S have outstanding finance?

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