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WEX 794M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,755 mi
Last recorded64,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEX 794M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,753 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,877 miles

Nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,367 miles

Batterys insecure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential has slight oil leak.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 63,366 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Batterys insecure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential has slight oil leak.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,087 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 62,843 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 62,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 62,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in nearside rack.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 62,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside rack.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,305 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 62,298 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 794M is a 1973 MG B in Red 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 794M, 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

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What year was WEX 794M registered?

WEX 794M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 August 1973.

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