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74,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes are worn
offside front king pin is worn
underside of vehicle is generally corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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.
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.
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?
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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.
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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?
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