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5954 LZ

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,276 mi
Last recorded21,276 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5954 LZ
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,276 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 21,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower front wing corroded

Offside Front Lower front wing corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 20,784 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,301 miles

Chrome sill covers fitted

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 20,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chrome sill covers fitted

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 19,511 miles

Chrome oversills fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,511 miles

Chrome oversills fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2014 18,931 miles

Chrome over sills fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,931 miles

Chrome over sills fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,405 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 17,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,344 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 17,344 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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5954 LZ is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5954 LZ, 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 5954 LZ registered?

5954 LZ is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is 5954 LZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5954 LZ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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