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WVV 43L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,735 mi
Last recorded14,735 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVV 43L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,735 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,527 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 13,527 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 13,021 miles

exhaust hanger bracket deteriorated still supporting exhaust

movement in steering wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,667 miles

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

battery insecure

movement in steering wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2011 12,096 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 12,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 9,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 5,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 5,093 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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WVV 43L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WVV 43L, 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 WVV 43L registered?

WVV 43L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is WVV 43L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVV 43L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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