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NUM 474L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,246 mi
Last recorded1,246 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUM 474L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 1,246 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 99,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front trunions have slight play

offside rear hub oil seal has slight leak

rear axle hangers broken

Pass 22 May 2017 98,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 25 May 2016 98,432 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s h/brake pivot lever sticking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,187 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2011 94,321 miles

o/s kingpin has slight movement o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,769 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,769 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear suspension straps broken

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,727 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,675 miles

rear axle rubber straps split. o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2008 89,675 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle rubber straps split. o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2007 89,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 89,445 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 89,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 88,725 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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NUM 474L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NUM 474L, 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 NUM 474L registered?

NUM 474L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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