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BHK 313L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHK 313L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 65,394 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 65,394 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 64,787 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 64,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,433 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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BHK 313L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BHK 313L, 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 BHK 313L registered?

BHK 313L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 May 1973.

Is BHK 313L safe to buy?

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