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WEX 717M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,393 mi
Last recorded74,393 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEX 717M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 74,393 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,199 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,784 miles

both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

offside front king pin is worn

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 69,784 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn

offside front king pin is worn

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 69,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes and close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flash with indicator operation (4.3.3 (a) (i))

offside front king pin and wheel bearing are worn

Fail 24 May 2018 69,764 miles

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks ignition wiring insecure (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes and close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flash with indicator operation (4.3.3 (a) (i))

offside front king pin and wheel bearing are worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,700 miles

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front antiroll bar mounting bush worn and close to a failure

offside front antiroll bar mounting bush worn

offside front king pin has play

offside front side affected by indicator

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,324 miles

front lower arm bushs worn

front subframe and suspension arm corroded

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside front trunion has slight play

offside front upper arm outer bush worn

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

parking brake reading low and close to failure

Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,324 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front lower arm bushs worn

front subframe and suspension arm corroded

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside front trunion has slight play

offside front upper arm outer bush worn

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

parking brake reading low and close to failure

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,934 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fog lamp damaged.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fog light damaged.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,782 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 68,782 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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WEX 717M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEX 717M, 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 WEX 717M?

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What year was WEX 717M registered?

WEX 717M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1973.

Is WEX 717M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEX 717M shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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