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HGD 241L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

3,986 mi
Last recorded3,986 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGD 241L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 3,986 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 2,907 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 2,270 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 1,322 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 1,321 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 972 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 493 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,141 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,821 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,146 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,102 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,167 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 94,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,358 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 89,965 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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HGD 241L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HGD 241L, 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 HGD 241L registered?

HGD 241L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is HGD 241L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGD 241L shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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