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HDU 838L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,852 mi
Last recorded71,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 838L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,789 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,172 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 70,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,578 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,578 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,400 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,072 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 67,067 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,915 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,284 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,284 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,702 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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HDU 838L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDU 838L, 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 HDU 838L registered?

HDU 838L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1973.

Is HDU 838L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDU 838L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HDU 838L have outstanding finance?

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