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MHY 248L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,052 mi
Last recorded35,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 248L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,763 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 34,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,580 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 34,300 miles

Exhaust bracket fractured ,rear mountings on silencer perished.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 33,903 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F top +lower trunion joints slight play.slight play in steering rack.

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,136 miles

Slight play in o/s/f kingpin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,555 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,701 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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MHY 248L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MHY 248L, 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 MHY 248L registered?

MHY 248L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is MHY 248L safe to buy?

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