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OBP 207M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,519 mi
Last recorded30,519 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 207M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,519 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under car, tank to pump. Pump to engine. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 30,519 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under car, tank to pump. Pump to engine. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,306 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 29,915 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,440 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 28,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres perished

front brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,824 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake pipe corroded

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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OBP 207M 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 77.8%.

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 OBP 207M, 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 OBP 207M registered?

OBP 207M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is OBP 207M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 207M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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