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8773 MG

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8773 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 79,257 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 79,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 78,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 77,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,850 miles

Rear tyres have slight cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,849 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres have slight cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 2 May 2017 75,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,698 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 72,697 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 71,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,535 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,328 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,609 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 66,066 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 64,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,332 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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8773 MG is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 8773 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8773 MG registered?

8773 MG is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is 8773 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8773 MG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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