MOT Status
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85,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn KING PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn KING PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor / spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair plate spot welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair plate spot welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front play in top trunions
Front slight play in lower trunions
Nearside Front poor pattern on dip beam
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front on min
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear wellding repairs to both rear spring hangers
poor servo action but working ok
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play TRUNION BUSHES OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE, ALSO RUBBERS PERISHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
SLIGHT BIND ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE.
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper play in trunion seals
Nearside Front play in upper & lower trunions
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light not working
Offside Front play in upper & lower trunions
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake cable slow to release
How Reliable is the MG B?
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WDA 373M is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WDA 373M, 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 WDA 373M registered?
WDA 373M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1973.
Is WDA 373M safe to buy?
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