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HPM 103L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,078 mi
Last recorded79,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 103L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower king pin slight lift.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 78,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,908 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 78,904 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 78,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 78,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 78,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,766 miles

all tyres starting to perish.

Fail 6 Jul 2016 78,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres starting to perish.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,707 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,646 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,646 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,636 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 78,636 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 May 2011 78,609 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 78,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,460 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 78,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,811 miles

offside & nearside front tyres slight sidewall damage

both front tyres marked tubeless fitted with inner tubes

Fail 14 Jul 2007 78,410 miles

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

offside & nearside front tyres slight sidewall damage

both front tyres marked tubeless fitted with inner tubes

Fail 11 Jul 2007 78,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside & nearside front tyres slight sidewall damage

both front tyres marked tubeless,fitted with inner tubes

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HPM 103L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HPM 103L, 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 HPM 103L registered?

HPM 103L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is HPM 103L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPM 103L shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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