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WTE 281L

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,773 mi
Last recorded75,773 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTE 281L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive old vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,731 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 74,731 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected t0 rear (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,620 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked not in zone

Fail 2 May 2007 73,254 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,985 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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WTE 281L is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WTE 281L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WTE 281L?

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What year was WTE 281L registered?

WTE 281L is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 13 February 1975.

Is WTE 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTE 281L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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