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WWB 525L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,131 mi
Last recorded58,131 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWB 525L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,131 miles

Advise Handbrake / Rear brake service

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 May 2015 57,927 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 57,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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WWB 525L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWB 525L, 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 WWB 525L?

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What year was WWB 525L registered?

WWB 525L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is WWB 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWB 525L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WWB 525L have outstanding finance?

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