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DSC 494L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,802 mi
Last recorded75,802 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSC 494L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,802 miles

AXLE HANGAR STRAP BROKEN O/SIDE

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,811 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside near wear indictors worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 74,811 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Idle to low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside near wear indictors worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,657 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 72,889 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 71,153 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 70,315 miles

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER STEERING COLUME JOINT UNDER BONNET.

Fail 14 May 2013 70,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER STEERING COLUME JOINT UNDER BONNET.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,874 miles

ADVISE/ BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS ARE DETERIORATING/ PLAY IN PROP SHAFT FRONT AND REAR U/J's.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,829 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 69,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 68,540 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,352 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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DSC 494L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DSC 494L, 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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DSC 494L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1973.

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