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WRF 201L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRF 201L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 78,885 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fowling anti roll bar on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fowling anti roll bar on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail suspension damper has a major leak (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,079 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 68,104 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 65,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,938 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 58,557 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play both front track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 50,211 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,445 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,777 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 38,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Prop shaft bolts loose (Diff end)

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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WRF 201L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WRF 201L, 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 WRF 201L registered?

WRF 201L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is WRF 201L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRF 201L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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