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WBT 156R

1976 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,010 mi
Last recorded54,010 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBT 156R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 54,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 52,492 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 44,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,615 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 36,892 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,964 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 16,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,225 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 8,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 3,584 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 62,850 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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WBT 156R is a 1976 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 WBT 156R, 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 50 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 WBT 156R?

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What year was WBT 156R registered?

WBT 156R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is WBT 156R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBT 156R shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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