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BMJ 850L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,822 mi
Last recorded23,822 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMJ 850L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,349 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 22,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,268 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

off/side jacking point broken off floor pan

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,770 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside of vehicle been welded in some areas + underside coverd in thick underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,183 miles

underside of vehicle coverd in thick underseal

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,627 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in near/off side lower trunnions

underside of car coverd in thick underseal unable to see condition of chassie / floor pans / e t c

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,663 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,716 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,386 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 14,383 miles

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

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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BMJ 850L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BMJ 850L, 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 BMJ 850L registered?

BMJ 850L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is BMJ 850L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMJ 850L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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