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WCW 494M

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,039 mi
Last recorded65,039 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCW 494M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,039 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

various under body corrosion

washers weak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,121 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 64,121 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 64,102 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f floor pan holed by corrosion

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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WCW 494M is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WCW 494M, 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 WCW 494M registered?

WCW 494M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is WCW 494M safe to buy?

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