MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of OBH 504M?
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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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