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WST 959M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,423 mi
Last recorded39,423 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWST 959M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Fluid leaking. (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 99,417 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front across chassis. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Not flashing. (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Fluid leaking. (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Screen washer pipe rubbing on lower steering column.

Wiring rubbing on o/s/r Spring.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,740 miles

slight oil leak from n/s steering rack boot

slight play in n/s front lower trunion

slight play in o/s front lower trunion

Fail 6 Mar 2015 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

slight oil leak from n/s steering rack boot

slight play in n/s front lower trunion

slight play in o/s front lower trunion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,258 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 97,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,153 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 96,738 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2008 96,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 96,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 95,810 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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WST 959M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WST 959M, 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 WST 959M registered?

WST 959M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is WST 959M safe to buy?

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