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FDH 5L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,054 mi
Last recorded82,054 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 5L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,054 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,388 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,592 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,839 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 79,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,407 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,328 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 78,872 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,692 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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FDH 5L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FDH 5L, 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

How do I check the history of FDH 5L?

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What year was FDH 5L registered?

FDH 5L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is FDH 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDH 5L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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