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ABW 338M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,817 mi
Last recorded36,817 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 338M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 36,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 36,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 36,304 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,440 miles

Slight wheel drag to nearside front brake

Fail 13 Jun 2012 35,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,242 miles

Offside front suspension bump-stop assembly (upper) insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,240 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,021 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2009 33,020 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 31,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,228 miles

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.

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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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.

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