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FVL 43M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,781 mi
Last recorded91,781 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 43M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,781 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,721 miles

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

underbody coated in bitumen

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpins, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody coated in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UnderBody Coated in Bitumen

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,563 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,480 miles

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.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,821 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,857 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,613 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight cut on o/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,554 miles

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

slight play in n/s rear wheel hub splin

Pass 10 Sep 2010 88,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 86,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,994 miles

all under car covered in underseal

n/s rear bake plate slighty damp (oil)

slight play in both bottom joints

Pass 3 Sep 2005 85,615 miles

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?

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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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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What year was FVL 43M registered?

FVL 43M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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