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WPG 208M

1973 MG B GT

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPG 208M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,632 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 97,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,134 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 97,134 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 96,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,848 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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WPG 208M is a 1973 MG B GT in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WPG 208M, 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 WPG 208M registered?

WPG 208M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 22 August 1973.

Is WPG 208M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPG 208M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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