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WLM 272M

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,863 mi
Last recorded20,863 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLM 272M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 20,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake disc pitted due to lack of use

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2019 19,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 19,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 18,611 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between centre & rear. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

staining nearside rear back plate.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,055 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 18,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 17,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake lever slight side movement.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,126 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel pipe by brake servo joined with hose without any clips on,recommend clips.

handbrake lever slight side movement.

no handbrake indicator lamp noticed.

offside front bump stop insecure.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

oil staining nearside rear back plate.

rear universal joint on prop-shaft slight play.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 16,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear backplate signs of oil staining.

no handbrake indicator lamp noticed.

offside front rubber bump stop insecure.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

rear universal joint on prop-shaft slight play.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake high.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 13,928 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake high.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,779 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 10,778 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,630 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 10,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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WLM 272M is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLM 272M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLM 272M registered?

WLM 272M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 July 1974.

Is WLM 272M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLM 272M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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