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BTC 856L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,017 mi
Last recorded5,017 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTC 856L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 5,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 4,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 4,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 4,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 3,883 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 3,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 3,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 2,766 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 2,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 1,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 2,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 2,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 2,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 1,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 1,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 650 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 98,867 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 98,540 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 98,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,470 miles

Advise exhaust blow from centre pipe joint

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BTC 856L registered?

BTC 856L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is BTC 856L safe to buy?

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