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WJL 484L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,612 mi
Last recorded17,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJL 484L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 17,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,270 miles

surface corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 16,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer aim not on screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,708 miles

vehicle heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 16 Jun 2017 16,708 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

vehicle heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,420 miles

none ob mirror loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

full sill covers fitted

hand brake high not on stop

heavely undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2015 16,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

full sill covers fitted

hand brake high not on stop

heavely undersealed

none ob mirror loose

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,956 miles

full sill covers fitted

heavely undersealed

Fail 31 Mar 2014 15,955 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

full sill covers fitted

undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,635 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 15,631 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 15,443 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 15,443 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,991 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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WJL 484L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJL 484L, 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 WJL 484L registered?

WJL 484L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 January 1973.

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