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ANC 959M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,506 mi
Last recorded20,506 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANC 959M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 20,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,029 miles

Front Seat belts poor to retract/slow

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension damper linkage has movement in top bush

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,827 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front seat belts very slow/poor retracting

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,138 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 15,133 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,238 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,364 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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ANC 959M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ANC 959M, 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 ANC 959M registered?

ANC 959M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is ANC 959M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANC 959M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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