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WFX 307M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,423 mi
Last recorded6,423 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFX 307M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 6,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,375 miles

offside front flitch panel holed

Fail 20 Jun 2015 6,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front flitch panel holed

Fail 12 Mar 2014 5,771 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 5,771 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 5,523 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

corrosion to body starting near to master cylinder

offside front inner wheelarch corroded through

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front king pin upper attachment

Fail 16 Apr 2010 5,504 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

corrosion to body starting near to master cylinder

offside front inner wheelarch corroded through

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front king pin upper attachment

Pass 19 Jul 2008 4,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front inside wheelarch corroded through, not within prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 4,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front inside wheelarch corroded through, not within prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering.

Pass 26 May 2007 4,261 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished. †Both kingpins or bushes have slight play vertically. †Both lower wishbone inner bushes slightly worn.

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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WFX 307M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFX 307M, 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 WFX 307M?

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What year was WFX 307M registered?

WFX 307M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is WFX 307M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFX 307M shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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