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WTL 830S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,777 mi
Last recorded57,777 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTL 830S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,777 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 57,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector corroded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 57,612 miles

n/s and o/s sill lips have corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,531 miles

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

slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,531 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,432 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

main beam tell tale dim

outter seal cover's fitted also under seal on under side of vehicle full inspection not possible

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,065 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 56,856 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,794 miles

advance handbrake travel

oil leak o/s/r n/s/r hubs

slight play o/s/ n/s king pins

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,708 miles

slight play in o/side shocer arm bushes

slight play in o/side top arm bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,443 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,361 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,361 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 830S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WTL 830S, 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 830S registered?

WTL 830S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1977.

Is WTL 830S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTL 830S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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