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WVO 849M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 849M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,906 miles

off/side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle check straps splitting

some lift in both king pins

Fail 1 Aug 2006 82,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

off/side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle check straps splitting

some lift in both king pins

Pass 19 Aug 2005 82,090 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 82,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

some lift in off/side front king pin

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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WVO 849M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green 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 WVO 849M, 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 WVO 849M registered?

WVO 849M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is WVO 849M safe to buy?

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