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WRF 885L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,756 mi
Last recorded4,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRF 885L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,756 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 4,756 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,697 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 3,697 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 2,723 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 885L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 885L, 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 WRF 885L?

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What year was WRF 885L registered?

WRF 885L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is WRF 885L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRF 885L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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