MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front slight lift in o/s front king pin
light covers fritted
Front slight lift in o/s front king pin
Fuel system component leaking both carb floats (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking both carb floats (7.2.3)
light covers fritted
Nearside Front Lower tr-union slight play
Offside Front king pin slight lift
front and rear bumpers missing
front light covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Lower tr-union slight play
Offside Front king pin slight lift
front and rear bumpers missing
front light covers fitted
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
light covers fitted
Slight lift in king pins
Centre exhaust bracket slightly loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S suspension slightly low
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight leak O/S/R hub
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBP 639L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FBP 639L, 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 FBP 639L registered?
FBP 639L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.
Is FBP 639L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBP 639L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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