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WWG 474T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,637 mi
Last recorded5,637 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWG 474T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 5,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower TRUNNION JOINT HAS VERTICAL LIFT !

Pass 5 Jul 2017 4,462 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 2,697 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 2,682 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe burst and leaking fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,227 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,638 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 93,637 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,792 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 87,635 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 87,627 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear spring mount bolts slightley short

Pass 3 May 2007 87,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

tyers in poor condition due to age

Fail 25 Apr 2007 87,423 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 87,360 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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WWG 474T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WWG 474T, 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 WWG 474T registered?

WWG 474T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WWG 474T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWG 474T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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