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Coolant leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
recommend differential oil level be checked
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
o/s/f tyre perished and cracked
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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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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FOX 885L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1973.
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