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WVE 519L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,059 mi
Last recorded67,059 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 519L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,763 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 66,759 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 66,745 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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WVE 519L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVE 519L, 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 WVE 519L?

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What year was WVE 519L registered?

WVE 519L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is WVE 519L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVE 519L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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