MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front and rear rubber bushes have deteriorated but have no movment in them
front and rear rubber bushes have deteriorated but have no movment in them
How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?
Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WVM 397S is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVM 397S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of WVM 397S?
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What year was WVM 397S registered?
WVM 397S is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 14 March 1978.
Is WVM 397S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WVM 397S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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