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WTC 901L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTC 901L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,851 miles

Clutch anti-slip pad missing & brake pad wearing

Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,851 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering feels heavy

Clutch & brake pedal anti-slip pads partly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,521 miles

both outer sill panels badly corroded and unattached at front(outside of prescribed areas for mot test).

centre cross member badly corroded(outside of prescribed areas for mot test)

evidence of filler in visible part of outer sill panel.

floor badly corroded at front(outside of prescribed areas for mot test)

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside rear spring rebound rubber broken.

stainless steel covers fitted to both outer sill panels preventing full inspection of that area.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,520 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both outer sill panels badly corroded and unattached at front(outside of prescribed areas for mot test)

centre cross member very corroded(outside of prescribed areas for mot test.)

evidence of filler in both outer sill panels at rear.

floor badly corroded and holed at front(outside of prescribed areas for mot test).

front number plate deteriorating.

nearside rear spring rebound rubber broken.

stainless steel covers fitted to both outer sills preventing full inspection.

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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WTC 901L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WTC 901L, 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 WTC 901L registered?

WTC 901L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is WTC 901L safe to buy?

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