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WHJ 343M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,247 mi
Last recorded52,247 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 343M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,247 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 52,247 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,086 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,086 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,815 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,650 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 51,393 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 50,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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WHJ 343M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WHJ 343M, 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 WHJ 343M registered?

WHJ 343M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is WHJ 343M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 343M shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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