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BEA 973T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,459 mi
Last recorded91,459 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEA 973T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 91,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,785 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 88,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,067 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,373 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 84,761 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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BEA 973T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 BEA 973T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BEA 973T?

You can check the full history of BEA 973T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BEA 973T registered?

BEA 973T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BEA 973T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEA 973T shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEA 973T have outstanding finance?

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