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WRC 66M

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,228 mi
Last recorded97,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRC 66M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 97,216 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 97,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,167 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 97,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 97,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,040 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,697 miles

slight lift in nearside kingpin

Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel tank rusty

nearside rear brake effort low

Fail 13 Aug 2013 96,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,483 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in nearside front trunion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 96,217 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 12 Mar 2007 95,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 95,139 miles

n/s/r handbrake effort very low

slight play in n/s track rod end

some lift in both sides front king pins

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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WRC 66M is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WRC 66M, 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 WRC 66M registered?

WRC 66M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 October 1973.

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