MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpin (2.2.B.1g)
Offside chassis rail corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
nearside rear brake effort lower
engine oil leak
nsr tyre cracks on sidewall
borderline play nearside front wheel bearing
both front tyres cracking slightly
center exhaust slight blow
nearside rear brake juddering slightly
offside rear tail light flashing slightly with indicator
Engine oil leaks and gearbox oil leaks
Offside front floor corroded
Sump corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine oil leaks and gearbox oil leaks
Offside front floor corroded
Sump corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak from gearbox prop seal
Slight brake imbalance, offside front lower effort
Slight play in rear prop shaft joint
Exhaust blowing slightly @ joint
NSF Wishbone rear bush deteriorating
OSF brake dragging
Exhaust blowing slightly @ joint
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
NSF Wishbone rear bush deteriorating
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
OSF brake dragging
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WBV 270L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 WBV 270L, 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 WBV 270L registered?
WBV 270L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 April 1973.
Is WBV 270L safe to buy?
The MOT history for WBV 270L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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