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MRX 982L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

13,861 mi
Last recorded13,861 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 982L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 13,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 13,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 13,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 13,211 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 13,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 13,016 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 12,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 12,745 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 12,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 12,288 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 11,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 11,837 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 11,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 11,273 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 11,265 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 11,076 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 11,062 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,812 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 10,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 10,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,459 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 9,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 8,520 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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MRX 982L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MRX 982L, 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 MRX 982L registered?

MRX 982L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is MRX 982L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRX 982L shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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