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WEW 692L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

29,139 mi
Last recorded29,139 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEW 692L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 29,139 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 28,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 28,571 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 28,571 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill closing sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,220 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 27,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Leaf spring Shackle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 27,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Leaf spring Shackle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 27,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 27,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2020 27,216 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose Seat belt stalk fixing. (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,129 miles

Nearside Front King pins have slight play

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack

Fail 17 May 2019 27,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Suspension strap broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front King pins have slight play

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2018 26,695 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing king pin slight up / down movement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint king pin slight up /down movement (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,349 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,037 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,914 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 21,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 13,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 4,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,971 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 2,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 2,872 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering rack slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2008 1,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,792 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,978 miles

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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WEW 692L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WEW 692L, 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 WEW 692L registered?

WEW 692L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1973.

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