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4616 MG

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,010 mi
Last recorded8,010 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4616 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 8,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 8,010 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 4,541 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 3,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 3,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 2,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 1,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,731 miles

extensively renovated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,776 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,438 miles

front & rear brakes extensivly repaired [with new components]

vehicle has been extensively repaired [front & rear suspension with new components]

Pass 6 Jun 2008 88,461 miles

advanced play in o/s & n/s front lower suspension joints

slight binding of n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,113 miles

Coolant leak

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,392 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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4616 MG is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 4616 MG, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4616 MG registered?

4616 MG is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is 4616 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4616 MG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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