MOT Status
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2,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in both front king pins
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in both front king pins
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front king pins (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake poor effort
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AIL 7879 is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AIL 7879, 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 AIL 7879 registered?
AIL 7879 is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 January 1973.
Is AIL 7879 safe to buy?
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