MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive old vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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 ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
windscreen cracked not in zone
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)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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