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WUF 250S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,314 mi
Last recorded84,314 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUF 250S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,314 miles

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

all suspension bushes perished

n/s/r suspension rubber strap broken

reverse lights not working

slight bind on all brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,207 miles

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

all suspension bushes breaking up

slight bind on both front brakes

Fail 4 Jul 2019 84,207 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

all suspension bushes breaking up

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 22 May 2018 83,908 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

front suspension bushes breaking up

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear leaf springs splaying

Fail 21 May 2018 83,908 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

front brake discs corroding

front suspension bushes breaking up

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear leaf springs splaying

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,754 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,754 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,669 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,395 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 83,395 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,253 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 83,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,186 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 83,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,140 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 81,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,669 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 79,599 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 79,591 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 May 2006 77,805 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 77,805 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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WUF 250S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WUF 250S, 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 WUF 250S registered?

WUF 250S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is WUF 250S safe to buy?

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