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DIG 8073

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,742 mi
Last recorded9,742 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 8073
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 9,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody/underbody components undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2019 9,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

parts of under body/under body components corroded

parts of under body/under body components under sealed

Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 8,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 8,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight movement in both batteries

Pass 29 Mar 2016 8,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,664 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 7,664 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 7,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 6,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 4,295 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 4,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 1,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 95,225 miles

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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DIG 8073 is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 DIG 8073, 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 52 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 DIG 8073 registered?

DIG 8073 is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is DIG 8073 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 8073 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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