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WVO 611M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,264 mi
Last recorded13,264 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 611M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 13,264 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 13,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,459 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 16 Apr 2015 9,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,394 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 7,306 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 7,121 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Underside battery positve cable clips damaged.

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2010 6,534 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 6,523 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 5,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WVO 611M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVO 611M, 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 WVO 611M registered?

WVO 611M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 October 1973.

Is WVO 611M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 611M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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