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WYS 63S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,436 mi
Last recorded38,436 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYS 63S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 38,436 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

pipes and underbody coated with underseal

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,436 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

pipes and underbody coated with underseal

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,217 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear sill slight corrosion

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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WYS 63S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYS 63S, 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 WYS 63S?

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What year was WYS 63S registered?

WYS 63S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is WYS 63S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYS 63S shows 6 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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