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WWE 711M

1973 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,840 mi
Last recorded95,840 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 711M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 95,840 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by spring hanger both sides of chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg by spring hanger both sides of chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (3.6.B.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe and at offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from offside front wheel bearing

some corrosion on floor inside boot offside rear

Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 93,478 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,409 miles

front doors dificult to shut

o/s battery box showing corrosion

slight play n/s/rear hub

suspect water leak/radiator

wiring insecure at rear o/s of vehicle by spring

Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front doors dificult to shut

o/s battery box showing corrosion

slight lift os king pin

slight play n/s/rear hub

suspect water leak/radiator

wiring insecure at rear o/s of vehicle by spring

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,932 miles

battery tray rusted

surface rust underside

Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,405 miles

front & rear suspension springs rusty.

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

o/s/f brake slightly binding.

o/s/f outer door handle insecure.

oil leaks around engine area.

steering heavy.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 84,400 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear suspension springs rusty.

n/s/f brake slightly binding req's attention.

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

o/s/f outer door handle insecure.

oil leaks around engine area.

steering heavy.

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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WWE 711M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,713 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWE 711M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WWE 711M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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