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VWP 323M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 323M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 88,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s o/s front inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,584 miles

n/s o/s front inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2008 88,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 88,162 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 15 Nov 2007 88,161 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Nov 2006 86,481 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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VWP 323M is a 1973 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 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 VWP 323M, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VWP 323M?

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What year was VWP 323M registered?

VWP 323M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VWP 323M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWP 323M 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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