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HPM 854L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,275 mi
Last recorded14,275 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 854L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 14,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 13,652 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 13,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 11,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 11,667 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 11,661 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Poor (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s poor (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in suspension, top and bottom

Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,722 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 9,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,831 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 854L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 854L, 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 854L registered?

HPM 854L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is HPM 854L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPM 854L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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