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BOD 900L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,384 mi
Last recorded16,384 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 900L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 16,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 9,227 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 9,184 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 5,817 miles

rear bumpstop rubbers missing

under body rusty

Fail 24 May 2017 5,817 miles

rear bumpstop rubbers missing

under body rusty

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 May 2016 489 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill lower area frail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 489 miles

Centre Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement hand brake compensator partly siezed (3.5.1k)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill lower area frail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,999 miles

n/s and o/s floor pans corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s and o/s floor pans corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack shows signs of wear

Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,999 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front floors/n/s rear quadrant /o/s front bulk head all rusty

centre exhaust mount

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fueltank rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2010 89,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front floors/n/s rear quadrant /o/s front bulk head all rusty

centre exhaust mount

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fueltank rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,999 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,999 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 89,990 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,990 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,999 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 89,999 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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BOD 900L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BOD 900L, 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 BOD 900L registered?

BOD 900L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1973.

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