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WBV 270L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBV 270L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,004 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,421 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,330 miles

nearside rear brake effort lower

Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,719 miles

engine oil leak

nsr tyre cracks on sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,938 miles

Engine oil leaks and gearbox oil leaks

Offside front floor corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 85,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 84,870 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 84,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 84,196 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly @ joint

NSF Wishbone rear bush deteriorating

OSF brake dragging

Fail 12 Jul 2006 84,196 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WBV 270L?

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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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