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VWT 993L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,194 mi
Last recorded15,194 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWT 993L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,194 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 15,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 12,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 12,501 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 10,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 7,945 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 6,163 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,017 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 40,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 40,012 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VWT 993L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWT 993L, 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

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What year was VWT 993L registered?

VWT 993L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 February 1973.

Is VWT 993L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWT 993L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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