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GVH 892L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,339 mi
Last recorded6,339 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVH 892L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 6,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 4,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 3,756 miles

Offside Rear service brake slightly lagging in operation 20%

Pass 20 Jul 2022 2,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 1,685 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 792 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 96,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,150 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 90,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,594 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,366 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 85,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear hub oil seal slight leak

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 78,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GVH 892L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GVH 892L, 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

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What year was GVH 892L registered?

GVH 892L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is GVH 892L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVH 892L shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVH 892L have outstanding finance?

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