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FBE 914L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,390 mi
Last recorded36,390 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBE 914L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

coolant leak

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases[ mid section]

front and rear suspension bushes perished

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

bonnet insecure

oil level too high

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

bonnet insurcure

oil leak

oil level too high

spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,978 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

steering uj slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre and wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

steering uj slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,822 miles

no stamped chassis no found

Fail 9 Sep 2013 85,822 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no stamped chassis no found

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,616 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 6 Aug 2011 35,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,099 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,553 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 34,552 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 34,372 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 34,372 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,887 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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FBE 914L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBE 914L, 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 FBE 914L registered?

FBE 914L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is FBE 914L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBE 914L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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