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WBW 635M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 635M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,567 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,567 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,165 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,209 miles

n/s and o/s front headlights in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2010 73,209 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s and o/s front headlights in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 72,129 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 71,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 68,991 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 68,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise corrosion on o/s and n/s lower wings

Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,513 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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WBW 635M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBW 635M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WBW 635M registered?

WBW 635M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 September 1973.

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