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WHA 730S

1977 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,609 mi
Last recorded81,609 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHA 730S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 81,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,319 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,229 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 79,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 79,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 78,612 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 78,912 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2016 78,152 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 78,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 77,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 75,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 75,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,542 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,261 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 75,261 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,119 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,372 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 73,339 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 71,440 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,326 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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WHA 730S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHA 730S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHA 730S registered?

WHA 730S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is WHA 730S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHA 730S shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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