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ACT 560L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACT 560L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 86,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 85,446 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,851 miles

Nearside Front sill area slightly corroded

Offside Front sill area slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,866 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Nearside Front Sill area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Sill area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Fuel supply pipe almost kinked at pump

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,092 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Nearside Front Sill area slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Sill area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Fuel supply pipe almost kinked at pump

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,094 miles

Nearside Front Binding slightly when turned by hand

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Binding slightly when turned by hand

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,423 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,506 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 78,440 miles

Damp with oil around steering rack gaiters

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake imbalance high at 52%

Fail 17 May 2011 78,437 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Damp with oil around steering rack gaiters

Rear brake imbalance high at 52%

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,636 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 77,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 75,800 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 75,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 74,932 miles

front bumber bolt loose

n/s rear hub oil leak?

o/s king pin slight play

Fail 22 May 2008 74,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumber bolt loose

n/s rear hub oil leak?

o/s king pin slight play

Pass 21 May 2007 73,097 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 21 May 2007 73,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

metalic sound from o/s rear brakes †considerable force needed to lock front o/s brake

Pass 23 May 2006 70,524 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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ACT 560L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ACT 560L, 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 ACT 560L registered?

ACT 560L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 29 January 1973.

Is ACT 560L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACT 560L shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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