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BUO 211L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

14,502 mi
Last recorded14,502 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUO 211L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 14,502 miles

Nearside Rear rigid brake pipe slightly twisted

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,127 miles

Play in both front king pins.

Pass 13 May 2016 8,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front lower trunion bush deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,770 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 5,767 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in offside front king pin.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bump stops deteriorated

gearbox bushes starting to deteriorate

rear brake slightly out of balance

rear rebound straps starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 May 2013 3,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sping rebound straps starting to deteriorate

offside front bunp stop missing

Fail 25 Apr 2013 3,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sping rebound straps starting to deteriorate

offside front bunp stop missing

wire loose by fuel tank

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,849 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off side rear wheel arch top edge very corroded.

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 99,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Off side rear wheel arch top edge very corroded.

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 99,723 miles

Off side rear wheel arch edge corroded slightly.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 99,370 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front road springs flat.

o/s front bump stop robber missing/

Fail 10 Aug 2009 99,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front road springs flat.

o/s front bump stop robber missing/

Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,050 miles

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front calipers getting sticky

Fail 24 Jul 2008 96,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front calipers getting sticky

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,007 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 91,979 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general under side condition poor

Pass 15 May 2006 88,676 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 88,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front road springs flat

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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BUO 211L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BUO 211L, 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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BUO 211L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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