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DRA 444L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,005 mi
Last recorded70,005 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRA 444L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,505 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,005 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,364 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,362 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 62,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 62,043 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,601 miles

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,601 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 11 May 2017 52,164 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 52,164 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre surport mounting broken (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

electrical wire on rear spring

engine running rich

rear springs poor

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,613 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 48,613 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak from gear box.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

gear box moumting poor & contaminated with oil

off side rear lamp lense loose.

Pass 29 May 2014 45,284 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 45,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 44,390 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 42,876 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both jacking points corroded

both seat belts obstructed by hood frame

offside front floor pan corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,410 miles

o/s under floor area coroded not affecting brakes or steering both front lower suspension plate inner bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 28 May 2010 41,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s under floor area coroded not affecting brakes or steering both front lower suspension plate inner bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,367 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 40,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DRA 444L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DRA 444L, 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 DRA 444L registered?

DRA 444L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is DRA 444L safe to buy?

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