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WVW 55S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

53,190 mi
Last recorded53,190 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVW 55S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,190 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

rear spring eye bushes slight movement + starting too perish

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion too front floor pannels by seat mountings

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear chassis legs

Fail 6 Jul 2007 53,189 miles

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

rear spring eye bushes slight movement + starting too perish

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion too front floor pannels by seat mountings

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear chassis legs

Pass 9 Jun 2006 52,608 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking

nearside front disc surface corrsion

offside front track rod end rubber split

offside rear handbrake performance low but just meeting legal requirements

oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2006 52,608 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leaking

nearside front disc surface corrsion

offside front track rod end rubber split

offside rear handbrake performance low but just meeting legal requirements

oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 26 Apr 2006 52,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front head lamp starting to condensed

slight play in steering 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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WVW 55S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 WVW 55S, 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

How do I check the history of WVW 55S?

You can check the full history of WVW 55S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WVW 55S registered?

WVW 55S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1977.

Is WVW 55S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVW 55S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVW 55S have outstanding finance?

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