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HPM 422L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,296 mi
Last recorded29,296 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 422L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 29,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 29,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 29,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,691 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,285 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,980 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,892 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,507 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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HPM 422L 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 100%.

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 HPM 422L, 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

How do I check the history of HPM 422L?

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What year was HPM 422L registered?

HPM 422L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is HPM 422L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPM 422L shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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