MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,817 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
offside park brake effort lower than expected but met requirements
slight drag/bind felt at nearside front wheel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Slight wheel drag to nearside front brake
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Slight wheel drag to nearside front brake
Offside front suspension bump-stop assembly (upper) insecure
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake pads retaining pins insecure
Offside front suspension bump-stop assembly (upper) insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside wiper box loose in mounting
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Propshaft rear yoke allows free movement of UJ cup
Scratch to windscreen at edge of offside wiper blade
Small split to offside wiper blade
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both windscreen wipers have severly scratched screen just outside swept area
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Support bracket to rear exhaust pipe is broken one side
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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ABW 338M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 ABW 338M, 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 ABW 338M registered?
ABW 338M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is ABW 338M safe to buy?
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