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FVH 37L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

38,263 mi
Last recorded38,263 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVH 37L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 38,263 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 38,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 34,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 31,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,784 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on axle, DONE. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 21,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 20,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 18,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 May 2013 17,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2012 15,646 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 15,634 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,803 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 14,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,678 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 13,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,308 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 12,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 11,557 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,557 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 10,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,500 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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FVH 37L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FVH 37L, 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 FVH 37L?

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What year was FVH 37L registered?

FVH 37L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is FVH 37L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVH 37L shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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