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WTV 12S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,110 mi
Last recorded23,110 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTV 12S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 23,110 miles

Clutch slave cylinder boot split

Fuel cap seal cracking/split

Ignition coil insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 23,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch slave cylinder boot split

Fuel cap seal cracking/split

Ignition coil insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 23,100 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 23,098 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure appears to be low

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,142 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,865 miles

n/s/f wing bottom holed and corroded

rear prop rear uj worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,335 miles

N/S/F disc slightly warped

N/S/F wing has become detached from the outer sill

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,575 miles

front wishbone bushes very perished

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

parking brake travel high

slight exhaust leak at manifold

Pass 3 Nov 2005 14,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads worn offside front

poor effort offside rear parking brake

poor effort offside rear service brake

slight play in rack

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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WTV 12S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WTV 12S, 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

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What year was WTV 12S registered?

WTV 12S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is WTV 12S safe to buy?

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