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WUE 850S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,816 mi
Last recorded67,816 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUE 850S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,816 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,816 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,801 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,795 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D type (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D type (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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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WUE 850S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WUE 850S, 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 WUE 850S?

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What year was WUE 850S registered?

WUE 850S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 January 1978.

Is WUE 850S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUE 850S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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