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DEE 740L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,149 mi
Last recorded51,149 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEE 740L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 51,132 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,375 miles

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,797 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 47,797 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (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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DEE 740L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEE 740L, 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 DEE 740L registered?

DEE 740L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is DEE 740L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEE 740L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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