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WHJ 499M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,835 mi
Last recorded80,835 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 499M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,835 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,838 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,838 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,211 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 76,211 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,727 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,688 miles

some play in front trunions both sides,upper and lower.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,612 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 75,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,903 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 74,895 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WHJ 499M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WHJ 499M, 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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What year was WHJ 499M registered?

WHJ 499M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1973.

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