MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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WTE 989L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 WTE 989L, 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 WTE 989L registered?
WTE 989L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1973.
Is WTE 989L safe to buy?
The MOT history for WTE 989L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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