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7748 TE

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,818 mi
Last recorded13,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7748 TE
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 13,818 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Nearside Rear suspension check strap has wrong nut fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2016 13,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective wishbone arm lock nut inneffective (2.5.A.4)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Nearside Rear suspension check strap has wrong nut fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,712 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 13,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wipers are showing signs of wear

Fail 26 Jul 2014 13,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 13,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 13,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,974 miles

caps ontop of carbs undone

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 12,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 12,675 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 12,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,355 miles

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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7748 TE is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 7748 TE, 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 7748 TE registered?

7748 TE is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is 7748 TE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7748 TE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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