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WWW 66S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWW 66S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,176 miles

Underbody is covered in underseal

Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 71,911 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 71,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle Prop shaft (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 71,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,808 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 70,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight play both propshaft uj joints

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,750 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,716 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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WWW 66S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWW 66S, 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 WWW 66S registered?

WWW 66S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is WWW 66S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWW 66S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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