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OBH 504M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,467 mi
Last recorded74,467 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBH 504M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,467 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,538 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,916 miles

Coil HT lead chafing on steering column

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak offside rear axle hub

Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,916 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coil HT lead chafing on steering column

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leak offside rear axle hub

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 68,785 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 68,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,378 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 68,378 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 63,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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OBH 504M 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 66.7%.

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 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 OBH 504M, 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 OBH 504M registered?

OBH 504M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 December 1973.

Is OBH 504M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBH 504M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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