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WXJ 402L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,311 mi
Last recorded6,311 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXJ 402L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 6,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 5,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 4,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 3,563 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 2,243 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 2,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,119 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 33,448 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 33,448 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 32,250 miles

customer advised headlamps dull

Fail 21 May 2014 32,250 miles

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

customer advised headlamps dull

Pass 4 May 2013 31,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,060 miles

customer advised on offside front chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,444 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,654 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 229,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 29,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 29,133 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 28,556 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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WXJ 402L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXJ 402L, 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 WXJ 402L registered?

WXJ 402L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is WXJ 402L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXJ 402L shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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