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WSA 690L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,154 mi
Last recorded11,154 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSA 690L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 May 2017 11,154 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,890 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 10,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 10,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,396 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,515 miles

both wings corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,619 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,704 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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WSA 690L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSA 690L, 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 WSA 690L?

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What year was WSA 690L registered?

WSA 690L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1973.

Is WSA 690L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSA 690L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WSA 690L have outstanding finance?

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