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5,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM BRADED HOSE TO OIL PRESSURE GUAGE
main beam warning light inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM BRADED HOSE TO OIL PRESSURE GUAGE
main beam warning light inoperative
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
SRTRONGLY ADVISE all four tyres badly perished on edges
fuel pipe on fuel pump perished
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
SRTRONGLY ADVISE all four tyres badly perished on edges
fuel pipe on fuel pump perished
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advise exhaust blow from centre pipe joint
How Reliable is the MG B?
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BTC 856L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 BTC 856L, 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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BTC 856L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 June 1973.
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