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MJB 358L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,402 mi
Last recorded9,402 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJB 358L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 9,402 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 9,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 8,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,329 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,010 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,954 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 25,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,936 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 25,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,734 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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MJB 358L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJB 358L, 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 MJB 358L registered?

MJB 358L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is MJB 358L safe to buy?

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