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NEW 108M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,762 mi
Last recorded28,762 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 108M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,762 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,230 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 28,230 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,883 miles

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

rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative

tyre sizes different front to rear

Fail 6 Mar 2015 27,388 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative

tyre sizes differant front to rear

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,388 miles

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

rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative

tyre sizes differant front to rear

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front and rear bump stops missing

offside front chassis leg top corroded behind grille

rear fog lamp inoperative

tyre sizes different front to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,255 miles

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

fog lamp tell tale inop

Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

fog lamp tell tale inop

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,519 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 25,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,883 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 24,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 23,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,716 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

R/H rear axle bump stop missing corrosion at location

Fail 1 May 2007 20,916 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 17,048 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 17,048 miles

Inner Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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NEW 108M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NEW 108M, 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 NEW 108M registered?

NEW 108M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NEW 108M safe to buy?

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