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OAE 100M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 100M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 94,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,957 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 93,767 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2014 93,411 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 93,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,182 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,300 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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OAE 100M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OAE 100M, 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

How do I check the history of OAE 100M?

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What year was OAE 100M registered?

OAE 100M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OAE 100M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAE 100M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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