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HAD 874L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,909 mi
Last recorded64,909 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAD 874L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,909 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 64,602 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,289 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 64,051 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,376 miles

new underseal applied to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,840 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,840 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,668 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,242 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,816 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,355 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 60,355 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside head light cover missing

scratch on bonnet

Fail 8 Jan 2009 59,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 59,050 miles

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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HAD 874L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HAD 874L, 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 HAD 874L registered?

HAD 874L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is HAD 874L safe to buy?

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