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WUY 262M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

892 mi
Last recorded892 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUY 262M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 892 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 8,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 211 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

eng hessitating

eng oil on min

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

low effort n/s/r brake

n/s/f wheel binding

o/s/f ind lens faded

o/s/r & n/s/r axle straps split

o/s/r lens insecure

rear springs & bolts corroded & bushes perishing

slight play o/s/f wheel

Fail 8 May 2009 191 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

eng hessitating

eng oil on min

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

low effort n/s/r brake

n/s/f wheel binding

o/s/f ind lens faded

o/s/r & n/s/r axle straps split

rear springs & bolts corroded & bushes perishing

slight play o/s/f wheel

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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WUY 262M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUY 262M, 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 WUY 262M registered?

WUY 262M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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