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ETU 973S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,170 mi
Last recorded73,170 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETU 973S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,971 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,560 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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ETU 973S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 ETU 973S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETU 973S?

You can check the full history of ETU 973S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ETU 973S registered?

ETU 973S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is ETU 973S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETU 973S 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.

Does ETU 973S have outstanding finance?

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