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HPN 328L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,208 mi
Last recorded96,208 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPN 328L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 51,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 51,048 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive overdrive and rear axle cover plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 43,950 miles

front discs worn & rusty

front pads low

heavy underseal patches

rust patches ( engine bay & under side of car)

small oil leaks

suspension boots & bushes perished

welded patches

Fail 16 May 2018 43,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn & rusty

front pads low

heavy underseal patches

rust patches ( engine bay & under side of car)

small oil leaks

suspension boots & bushes perished

welded patches

Pass 12 May 2017 43,446 miles

oil leaks

slight imbalance & run out on front brakes

slight wear/play in some suspension joints

Pass 31 May 2016 43,322 miles

oil leaks

perishing on tyres

slight play in some suspension joints

Pass 19 May 2015 43,190 miles

oil leaks

slight play in some front suspension joints

Pass 16 May 2014 41,773 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)

Fail 14 May 2014 41,773 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,406 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 40,406 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,955 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 36,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres perished

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

Play in rack /pinion

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,684 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,566 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 28,566 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

various oil leaks,engine gearbox and rear axle.please note exhaust back box is covered in oil

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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HPN 328L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HPN 328L, 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 HPN 328L registered?

HPN 328L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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