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HNR 498L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,008 mi
Last recorded3,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNR 498L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 3,008 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 1,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2016 688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp MAIN BEAM (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS

Pass 19 May 2015 15 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 13 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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HNR 498L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNR 498L, 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 HNR 498L registered?

HNR 498L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 February 1973.

Is HNR 498L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNR 498L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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