MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
new underseal applied to vehicle
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)
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)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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