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FOX 885L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,107 mi
Last recorded72,107 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOX 885L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,107 miles

Coolant leak

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

recommend differential oil level be checked

Pass 22 Oct 2024 72,052 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,051 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Service brake slow to react to pedal force being applied. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop and position lamp lens cracked but not showing white light.

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear UJ joints have slight play in them. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 71,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 71,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear suspension rebound strap almost worn through

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension rebound strap almost worn through

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft front joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch - behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has slight restricted movement

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all spring eye bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 70,885 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,885 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play plus boot is worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end boot worn

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,799 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2017 70,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 70,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Sep 2013 70,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cracked / perished

Propshaft rear universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Sep 2012 70,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall cracked / perished

Propshaft rear universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,356 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 69,347 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,316 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 69,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,860 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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FOX 885L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FOX 885L, 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 FOX 885L registered?

FOX 885L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1973.

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