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VWP 499M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

9,787 mi
Last recorded9,787 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 499M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 9,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2017 9,787 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 9,744 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 9,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 9,624 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 9,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 9,574 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,570 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 9,426 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 9,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

nearside front floor corroded

offside jacking point corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,182 miles

o/s jacking point mounting area corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 8,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 7,530 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 7,530 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

floor corroded near o/s jacking point

Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,136 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 7,134 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 7,009 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 7,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 6,394 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 6,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 499M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 499M, 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.

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What year was VWP 499M registered?

VWP 499M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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The MOT history for VWP 499M shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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