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WYM 956S

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYM 956S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,994 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage on windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight damage on windscreen

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,538 miles

tyres cracked in tread

Fail 31 May 2016 94,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres cracked in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,301 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 90,021 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 90,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,491 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 89,169 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 88,298 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 88,270 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr and nsr wheel cylinder clips on backwards

Pass 13 Jun 2009 87,539 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 87,533 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 87,398 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 87,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 31 May 2007 87,374 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,216 miles

advise slight play in stearing rack end

Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,612 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 86,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WYM 956S is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYM 956S, 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

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What year was WYM 956S registered?

WYM 956S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is WYM 956S safe to buy?

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