MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underbody coated in bitumen
Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody coated in bitumen
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Kingpins both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak
Underbody Coated in Bitumen
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpins, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody coated in underseal
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UnderBody Coated in Bitumen
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underneath coated in Bitumen
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
slight play front kingpins,both sides.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front kingpins have slight vertical movement
under body and suspension heavily coated in underseal
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))
heavy coating of bitumen under vehicle
slight play in both front kingpins
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake Pipes Coated in Underseal
Fuel Pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
fuel pipe corroded
oil leak
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
slight cut on o/s rear tyre
Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
slight play in n/s rear wheel hub splin
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
slight cut in o/s rear tyre
slight play in n/s rear spline hub
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
slight signs of wear in n/s rear wheel splin
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
all brake pipes covered in under seal
all under car covered in underseal
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all under car covered in underseal
all under car covered in underseal
n/s rear bake plate slighty damp (oil)
slight play in both bottom joints
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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FVL 43M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 FVL 43M, 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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FVL 43M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.
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