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GOH 393L

1973 MG B Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B Roadster24,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOH 393L
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 96,636 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2012 96,570 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle adjuster plastic cover missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension travel limiting rubber check straps deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,463 miles

bottom wishbone bushes both sides spliting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle suspension straps broken

top rubberbush on offside king pin assy spliting

Fail 7 Jun 2010 96,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

bottom wishbone bushes both sides spliting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle suspension straps broken

top rubberbush on offside king pin assy spliting

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,878 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 95,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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GOH 393L is a 1973 MG B Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 24,068 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GOH 393L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GOH 393L is a 1973 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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