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NHS 203L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,369 mi
Last recorded23,369 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHS 203L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 23,354 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low reading nearside rear footbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,277 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 23,277 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 23,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

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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NHS 203L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NHS 203L, 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 NHS 203L registered?

NHS 203L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is NHS 203L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHS 203L shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NHS 203L have outstanding finance?

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