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WWT 290L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,980 mi
Last recorded11,980 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 290L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 11,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 11,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 11,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 10,940 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 10,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 1,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,916 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 9,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 8,989 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 8,989 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 8,574 miles

Oil leak

advise spedo light Rear petrol pipe and wiring insecure Advise osr shoker lock nut

Fail 4 Jan 2012 8,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

advise spedo light Rear petrol pipe and wiring insecure Advise osr shoker lock nut

Pass 6 Jan 2011 6,907 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2009 5,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 4,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 2,374 miles

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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WWT 290L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WWT 290L, 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 WWT 290L registered?

WWT 290L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1973.

Is WWT 290L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWT 290L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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