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BGV 345L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,533 mi
Last recorded63,533 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGV 345L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 63,533 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,515 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across sub frame (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 34,514 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across sub frame (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,158 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,436 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 2,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 93,278 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 84,814 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 55,784 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 55,784 miles

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.

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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BGV 345L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BGV 345L, 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 BGV 345L registered?

BGV 345L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is BGV 345L safe to buy?

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