MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
near side front wheel bearing slightly rough.
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.
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
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
oil leak from gear box.
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.
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)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
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
o/s under floor area coroded not affecting brakes or steering both front lower suspension plate inner bushes slightly deteriated
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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