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ATD 976L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,126 mi
Last recorded88,126 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATD 976L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 88,126 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 88,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 87,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 87,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,689 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 86,191 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 86,189 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 86,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 85,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 85,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ATD 976L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ATD 976L, 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

How do I check the history of ATD 976L?

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What year was ATD 976L registered?

ATD 976L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is ATD 976L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATD 976L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATD 976L have outstanding finance?

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