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WEN 492L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,629 mi
Last recorded36,629 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEN 492L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,629 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,629 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 29,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 17,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 12,070 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank dented

Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,211 miles

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

tank dented

Pass 30 Apr 2009 5,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 608 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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WEN 492L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEN 492L, 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 WEN 492L registered?

WEN 492L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 20 July 1973.

Is WEN 492L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEN 492L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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