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BTT 610L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,754 mi
Last recorded80,754 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 610L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,754 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,599 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,482 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Upper trinion joint play

Fail 4 Aug 2016 80,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Upper trinion joint play

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,440 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,302 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 79,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 78,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 77,525 miles

o/s/f brake slighlty binding

Fail 18 May 2010 77,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake slighlty binding

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 75,451 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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BTT 610L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BTT 610L, 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 BTT 610L registered?

BTT 610L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BTT 610L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTT 610L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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