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WLT 265M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,209 mi
Last recorded80,209 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLT 265M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,488 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,367 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 79,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,817 miles

free play in nearside front lower suspension wishbone fulcrum

nearside steering rack gaitor in very poor condition

slight binding offside front brake

slight thrust in nearside front king pin

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,913 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight "thrust" in both front lower trunions

Pass 14 Jun 2006 77,387 miles

damage to offside front tyre both side walls

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight binding in both front brakes

slight deterioration in both steering rack gaitors

Fail 9 Jun 2006 77,291 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

damage to offside front tyre both side walls

slight binding in both front brakes

slight deterioration in both steering rack gaitors

Pass 10 Jun 2005 77,048 miles

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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WLT 265M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLT 265M, 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 WLT 265M registered?

WLT 265M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is WLT 265M safe to buy?

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