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714 ABT

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,108 mi
Last recorded31,108 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration714 ABT
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,108 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 31,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing Drivers side (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,830 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 25,830 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,938 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,336 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,335 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,215 miles

complete underside of vehicle has a thick coating of underseal.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,106 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 19,106 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,815 miles

Oil leak

rear leaf springs rubber bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 15,016 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 15,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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714 ABT is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 714 ABT, 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.

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What year was 714 ABT registered?

714 ABT is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is 714 ABT safe to buy?

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