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HJG 563L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,168 mi
Last recorded49,168 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJG 563L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,525 miles

o/s & n/s outersills slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member damaged

o/s/f track rod end gaiter splitting - just acceptable

o/s/r axle check strap broken; n/s/r chack strap badly frayed/splitting

wipers splitting - just acceptable

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion n/s/r lower sill

front crossmember damaged

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/r axle check strap broken; n/s/r badly frayed

wipers splitting/smearing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear across axle brake pipes corroded recomend attention.

front & rear suspension components corroded.

front to rear brake pipe recomend attention.

genral under body corrosion floors ect.

n/s/front brake pipe corroded recomend attention.

o/s/front wheel distorted.

oil leaks.

slight leak centre exhaust joint.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion both front wheel arches/sill ends

front chassis rails corroding; front crossmember damaged

fuel cap seal perishing

rear tyres chafed/damaged

slight play n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf chassis rail,front cross member damaged and corroding in prescribed areas

osr leaf spring forward bush perishing

slight play in nsf and osf king pins

Fail 3 Aug 2009 40,643 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf chassis rail,front cross member damaged and corroding in prescribed areas

osf brake pads seems low

osr leaf spring forward bush perishing

play in osf and nsf king pins,recommend attention

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,031 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,073 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 37,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,745 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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HJG 563L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJG 563L, 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 HJG 563L registered?

HJG 563L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1973.

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