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FGV 383L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 383L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,592 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 94,546 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,249 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 94,196 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,551 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,152 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak From Gearbox & Rear Axle

Rear Axle Tethers, Both; Deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,658 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 41,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking metal pipe from tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,185 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,194 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,194 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,775 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 89,766 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 88,621 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 85,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,463 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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FGV 383L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FGV 383L, 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 FGV 383L registered?

FGV 383L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is FGV 383L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGV 383L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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