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WVU 703L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,315 mi
Last recorded35,315 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVU 703L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,066 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 34,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,317 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,313 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

water leak

Pass 31 May 2012 34,253 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 May 2012 34,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,168 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 34,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,330 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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WVU 703L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WVU 703L, 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 WVU 703L?

You can check the full history of WVU 703L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WVU 703L registered?

WVU 703L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is WVU 703L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVU 703L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVU 703L have outstanding finance?

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