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WFY 100L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,611 mi
Last recorded16,611 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFY 100L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 16,611 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,536 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 16,533 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,509 miles

all four tyres starting to perish on outer walls.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 16,509 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four tyres starting to perish on outer walls.

Fail 14 May 2013 16,506 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,401 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,275 miles

slight front brake imbalance

slight wear in front lower trunnion bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,206 miles

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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WFY 100L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFY 100L, 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 WFY 100L registered?

WFY 100L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is WFY 100L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFY 100L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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