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WNE 551L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,258 mi
Last recorded18,258 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNE 551L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 18,258 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 18,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 17,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 17,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 16,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 16,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 16,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 16,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,139 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,444 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,690 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,891 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,300 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 69,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 68,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,700 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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WNE 551L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WNE 551L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WNE 551L?

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What year was WNE 551L registered?

WNE 551L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is WNE 551L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNE 551L shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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