MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
569 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
both front wheel fouling track rod ends
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AUR 542M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 AUR 542M, 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 AUR 542M registered?
AUR 542M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 August 1973.
Is AUR 542M safe to buy?
The MOT history for AUR 542M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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