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HDE 204L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,685 mi
Last recorded9,685 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 204L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2018 9,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,607 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 9,149 miles

slight corrosion on fuel pipe.(pump to tank).

slight play in steering coloum bearing on bulkhead.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 9,035 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to wear

surface corrosion on rear fuel tank pipe

Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,618 miles

slight play in inner rack knuckles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 7,965 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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HDE 204L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HDE 204L, 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 HDE 204L registered?

HDE 204L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is HDE 204L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDE 204L shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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