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EAW 725L

1973 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,550 mi
Last recorded10,550 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B Roadster24,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 725L
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 10,550 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 7,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 3,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 1,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 1,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,646 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,064 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in king pin.

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

Rear Brake balance uneven, near side has reduced performance.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front trunion has slight play.

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall perished

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Axle strap deteriorating.

Offside Rear inner tyre wall perished

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspect air in service brake system, performance not effected.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,048 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in nearside front lower trunion bush

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 95,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 94,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,976 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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EAW 725L is a 1973 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 24,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAW 725L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAW 725L?

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What year was EAW 725L registered?

EAW 725L is a 1973 MG B Roadster, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is EAW 725L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 725L shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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