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OBL 118L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,674 mi
Last recorded53,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBL 118L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,674 miles

Nearside Front trunion has slight up and down play

Nearside Rear spring mounted area corroded but not excessive

Offside Front trunion lower seals perished

Offside Rear spring mounting area corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,669 miles

o/s front lower trunion slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,669 miles

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

o/s front lower trunion slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2009 53,630 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pump has slight weep

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,630 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pump has slight weep

Fail 6 Aug 2008 53,422 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,422 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,232 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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OBL 118L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OBL 118L, 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 OBL 118L registered?

OBL 118L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is OBL 118L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBL 118L shows 9 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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