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WWB 762S

1977 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

43,203 mi
Last recorded43,203 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 762S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 43,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 41,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 39,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,766 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 39,710 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,426 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 35,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 33,918 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,572 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,897 miles

o/s/f sill corroded

o/s/r sill corroded on outter skin

Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,816 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 129,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

n/s rear hub has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 117,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,783 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,356 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 2,701 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 2,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 98,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 97,165 miles

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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WWB 762S is a 1977 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 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 WWB 762S, 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 WWB 762S?

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What year was WWB 762S registered?

WWB 762S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is WWB 762S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWB 762S shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WWB 762S have outstanding finance?

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