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WYM 962S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,619 mi
Last recorded50,619 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYM 962S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,605 miles

Seat belt operation affected by lowered roof - slow to retract

Wipers poor

both front suspension, lower wishbones - inner bushes perished/weak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,546 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 50,529 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

off-side No. plate bulb inoperative.

off-side sidelight dim

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,302 miles

Front suspension bushes worn

Fail 13 Jun 2013 50,302 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front suspension bushes worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,088 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 50,088 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,058 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r wheel

very slight fuel leakage rear pump

Pass 12 May 2009 50,021 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 50,011 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,985 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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WYM 962S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 962S, 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

How do I check the history of WYM 962S?

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What year was WYM 962S registered?

WYM 962S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WYM 962S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYM 962S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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