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BPO 516L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49 mi
Last recorded49 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 516L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 49 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,756 miles

Windscreen cracked and damaged on n/s but out of swept area

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,756 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Large crack in screen, outside swept area

N/S/F brake pipe clip broken

O/S & N/S seat runners slightly loose

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,756 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)

Oil leak

both rear leaf spring front bushes deteriorated

brake pedal rubber stating to split

rear leaf springs slight corrosion

slight play lower steering column support

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,756 miles

Oil leak

Rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Slight play both front king pins/trunions

Slight play lower steering column support

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 28 Jun 2012 89,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Slight play both front king pins/trunions

Slight play lower steering column support

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 27 Jun 2011 89,756 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,756 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,756 miles

Oil leak

rust in nearside sill

screen damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,756 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rust in nearside sill

screen damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,756 miles

n,s of screen cracked yet not within swept area.

o,s,r wheel arch corroded yet not sharp.

Pass 30 May 2006 89,756 miles

battery insecure

noise from steering rack

offside rear bump stop plate missing

screen damaged outside swept area

Fail 19 May 2006 89,756 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure

noise from steering rack

offside rear bump stop plate missing

Pass 11 May 2005 89,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BPO 516L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BPO 516L, 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 BPO 516L registered?

BPO 516L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is BPO 516L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 516L shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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