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WTU 539R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,324 mi
Last recorded41,324 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTU 539R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 41,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 41,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,742 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 40,737 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,005 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 39,214 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 36,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 36,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,316 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 34,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,777 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 33,555 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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WTU 539R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WTU 539R, 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 WTU 539R registered?

WTU 539R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 20 June 1977.

Is WTU 539R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTU 539R shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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