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GFW 418L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,753 mi
Last recorded22,753 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 418L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,753 miles

advanced wear front brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2017 22,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced wear front brake pads

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,503 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 21,279 miles

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

advanced wear front brake pads

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,279 miles

advanced wear front brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,344 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine idle erratic [poss misfire]

vehicle has been extensively repaired to chassis & body

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components plus brake components front & rear

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,156 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,330 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,978 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

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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GFW 418L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GFW 418L, 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 GFW 418L?

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What year was GFW 418L registered?

GFW 418L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is GFW 418L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 418L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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