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WPH 208M

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,907 mi
Last recorded62,907 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPH 208M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 62,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,978 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,628 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 61,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 60,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 59,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 May 2009 59,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2008 58,855 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 58,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 57,697 miles

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

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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WPH 208M is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WPH 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPH 208M registered?

WPH 208M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is WPH 208M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPH 208M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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