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WFE 98R

1976 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,975 mi
Last recorded9,975 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFE 98R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 9,975 miles

Vehicle under sealed underneath

Pass 24 Feb 2017 8,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 8,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 8,433 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,876 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 7,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 5,309 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 5,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,159 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,048 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 5,048 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 4,218 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 4,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,870 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 3,870 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 1,863 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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WFE 98R is a 1976 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WFE 98R, 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 WFE 98R registered?

WFE 98R is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is WFE 98R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFE 98R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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