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MCG 262L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,416 mi
Last recorded12,416 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 262L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 12,416 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 8,138 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 8,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 7,994 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 7,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear of outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear of outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 6,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Play in upper trunion

Rear Both rear axle rubber retaining straps in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2016 5,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 4,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 3,729 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 3,729 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 3,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front lower suspension arm rubber dust cover torn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 2,374 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

age cracking to inside sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,871 miles

age cracking to inside sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 21 May 2010 99,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 May 2010 99,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,655 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,552 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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MCG 262L 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 76.2%.

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 MCG 262L, 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 MCG 262L registered?

MCG 262L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is MCG 262L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCG 262L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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