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DCA 246L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,626 mi
Last recorded31,626 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCA 246L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 31,626 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,414 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER HYDRAULIC HOSE STRETCHED - INCORRECT LENGTH

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,077 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,645 miles

Some play in front wheel bearings

Some play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2014 30,256 miles

Offside front bump stop missing

Pass 14 May 2013 29,606 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,806 miles

offside front lower bump stop missing

small amount of play in both front wheel bearings

some play in offside inner steering track rod

Pass 12 May 2011 28,094 miles

bump stop mounting missing on offside front suspension

Pass 18 May 2010 27,452 miles

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

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

offside front top bump stop missing

Pass 27 May 2009 26,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,281 miles

nearside front wiper blade spliting on corners

offside front lower bump stop missing

Fail 19 May 2008 26,248 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front wiper blade spliting on corners

offside front lower bump stop missing

Pass 16 May 2007 25,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,279 miles

offside front lower bump stop missing

some play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 May 2006 25,277 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel close to maximum

offside front lower bump stop missing

offside rear back plate damp

some play in both front wheel bearing

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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DCA 246L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DCA 246L, 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 DCA 246L registered?

DCA 246L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 28 June 1973.

Is DCA 246L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCA 246L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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