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BPT 8L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,193 mi
Last recorded4,193 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPT 8L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 4,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 3,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 2,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 2,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 1,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 1,302 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 1,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 231 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 230 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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BPT 8L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BPT 8L, 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

How do I check the history of BPT 8L?

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What year was BPT 8L registered?

BPT 8L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is BPT 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPT 8L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPT 8L have outstanding finance?

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