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MMH 518L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,825 mi
Last recorded97,825 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMH 518L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,294 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak from N/S rear drum area

Fail 7 Aug 2015 96,238 miles

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak from N/S rear drum area

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,802 miles

steering column uj has slight play.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,608 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,029 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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MMH 518L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MMH 518L, 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 MMH 518L registered?

MMH 518L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is MMH 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMH 518L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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