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BDX 780L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,156 mi
Last recorded77,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 780L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system slightly rough tight and knocking (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough tight and knocking (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 77,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear nearside leaf spring bolt nut not on nylock

slight bind on rear offside brake

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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BDX 780L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BDX 780L, 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 BDX 780L registered?

BDX 780L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 June 1973.

Is BDX 780L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDX 780L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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