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WCW 530R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

13,268 mi
Last recorded13,268 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCW 530R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 13,268 miles

Some age cracking nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 13,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper split

some age cracking nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2016 13,196 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 13,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,168 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 13,168 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,141 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 13,141 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in all front truions

Pass 2 Nov 2007 13,112 miles

some age cracking in both side rear tyres

some play in both near side top and bottom trunions

some play in both off side top and bottom trunions

some play in steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2007 13,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

some age cracking in both side rear tyres

some play in both near side top and bottom trunions

some play in both off side top and bottom trunions

some play in steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2006 13,087 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in steering rack

some age cracking in both side front tyres

Fail 25 Nov 2006 13,087 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in steering rack

some age cracking in both side front tyres

Fail 25 Oct 2006 13,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

slight play in both side front king pins

slight play in steer rack

some age cracking in both side front tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2005 13,022 miles

some age cracking in both side front & n/s rear tyres

some corrosion in n/s front foot well

some corrosion in o/s door sill

some play in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2005 13,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

some age cracking on b/s front & n/s rear tyres

some corrosion in n/s front foot well

some corrosion in o/s door sill †

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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WCW 530R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 WCW 530R, 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

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What year was WCW 530R registered?

WCW 530R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 25 October 1976.

Is WCW 530R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCW 530R shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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