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ODD 307M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,762 mi
Last recorded13,762 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODD 307M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,762 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 13,762 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 11,600 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front slight lift in top trunion joint.

oil leaks.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 11,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump union (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front slight lift in top trunion joint.

oil leaks.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 6,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 5,487 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 5,486 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 5,486 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,411 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 4,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 3,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 3,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 3,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 2,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 2,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ODD 307M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ODD 307M, 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 ODD 307M registered?

ODD 307M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 October 1973.

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