MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NSR axle strap split at fixing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
NSR axle strap split at fixing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WSP 857L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WSP 857L, 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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How do I check the history of WSP 857L?
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What year was WSP 857L registered?
WSP 857L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 June 1973.
Is WSP 857L safe to buy?
The MOT history for WSP 857L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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