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ATM 109L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,520 mi
Last recorded34,520 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATM 109L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 34,520 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 33,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,195 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,354 miles

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

clutch hose perished and cord exposed

Fail 20 Jul 2010 24,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

clutch hose perished and cord exposed

Pass 19 Jul 2005 12,497 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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ATM 109L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ATM 109L, 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 ATM 109L?

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What year was ATM 109L registered?

ATM 109L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is ATM 109L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATM 109L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ATM 109L have outstanding finance?

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