MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear - Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Thick underseal in places
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Thick underseal in places
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
slight play in king pins
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
slight play in king pins
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FDG 796L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FDG 796L, 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 FDG 796L registered?
FDG 796L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1973.
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