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MUL 582L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,936 mi
Last recorded5,936 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUL 582L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 5,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 2,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 926 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,566 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,176 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 92,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 88,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 82,386 miles

slight corrosion inside n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches

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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MUL 582L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MUL 582L, 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 MUL 582L registered?

MUL 582L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is MUL 582L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUL 582L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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