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HCR 119L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,305 mi
Last recorded2,305 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 119L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 2,305 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 92,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,609 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 88,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel hose deteriating

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,882 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,481 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,020 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 50,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear inner sill is corroded

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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HCR 119L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HCR 119L, 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 HCR 119L?

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What year was HCR 119L registered?

HCR 119L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is HCR 119L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCR 119L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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