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DMR 720L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,098 mi
Last recorded49,098 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMR 720L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 49,098 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 49,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,365 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,227 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 47,227 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,475 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,145 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,010 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,421 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Horn becoming weak

Offside wiper poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,107 miles

Nearside front seat belt join cover missing

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 43,107 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front seat belt join cover missing

Offside rear fuel hose heavily deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 42,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,145 miles

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,782 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,324 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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DMR 720L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DMR 720L, 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 DMR 720L registered?

DMR 720L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 24 April 1973.

Is DMR 720L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMR 720L shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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