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BDB 200L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,184 mi
Last recorded6,184 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDB 200L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 6,184 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 6,132 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 6,026 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 5,967 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 5,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 5,756 miles

general surface corrosion underneath and ns sill

steering rack ends worn

Fail 2 Aug 2013 5,756 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general surface corrosion underneath and ns sill

steering rack ends worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,709 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 5,708 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 5,665 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly after application suggesting tightness in wheel cylinders.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 5,665 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 5,602 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,532 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,327 miles

off side bulk head corroded under brake master cylinder

off side front tyre perishing

off side rear tyre perishing

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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BDB 200L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BDB 200L, 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 BDB 200L registered?

BDB 200L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is BDB 200L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDB 200L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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