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WEH 631L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,303 mi
Last recorded57,303 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEH 631L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,303 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,106 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,407 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 56,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,413 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,837 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,658 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,813 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 49,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2009

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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WEH 631L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEH 631L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEH 631L registered?

WEH 631L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is WEH 631L safe to buy?

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