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WTL 818S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,852 mi
Last recorded35,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTL 818S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 35,848 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,647 miles

rear brake hose suport missing

rear tyres inner side walls cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake hose suport missing

rear tyres inner side walls cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 31,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear brake effort slightly weak

washer motor bad connection

Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,047 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 20,987 miles

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

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear axle oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 16,571 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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WTL 818S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 WTL 818S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WTL 818S registered?

WTL 818S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is WTL 818S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTL 818S shows 12 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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