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WBX 510M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBX 510M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 91,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,234 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 90,899 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,892 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,422 miles

Both front tyres starting to perihs thought tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 90,186 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 90,186 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 90,173 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis has patch of fibre glass on the o/s/r

o/s track rod end rubber split

slight play in kingpins

wipers not parking out of drivers view due to lack of water

Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,138 miles

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to wet weather conditions

Fail 4 Dec 2008 90,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to wet weather conditions

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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WBX 510M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBX 510M, 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.

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What year was WBX 510M registered?

WBX 510M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is WBX 510M safe to buy?

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