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WEX 12L

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,595 mi
Last recorded13,595 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEX 12L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 13,595 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and o/s front slight wear/play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking and wearing thin on inner edge in places

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2018 13,593 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing/sweeping over enough to n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear white light to rear when in drive--reversing lights on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative cable detached (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective insecure/not fastened (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and o/s front slight wear/play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking and wearing thin on inner edge in places

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,593 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 13,593 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,593 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 13,593 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

off side rear brake slightly low effort

offside headlamp beam image poor

rear chassis has signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2014 13,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,593 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,593 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 13,593 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,593 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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WEX 12L is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WEX 12L, 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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WEX 12L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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