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HWK 347L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,301 mi
Last recorded40,301 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWK 347L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,301 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 40,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,824 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2013 39,235 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 May 2013 39,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,129 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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HWK 347L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HWK 347L, 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 HWK 347L registered?

HWK 347L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is HWK 347L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWK 347L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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