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ODE 777M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,511 mi
Last recorded23,511 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 777M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 23,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,503 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 23,495 miles

Offside Rear spring becoming weak

Fail 15 May 2018 23,495 miles

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear spring becoming weak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,453 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,413 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,316 miles

fuel pump wires poorly secured

Fail 20 Jan 2014 23,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

fuel pump wires poorly secured

Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,245 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps poor beam images

Fail 2 Jan 2013 23,244 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps poor beam images

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,158 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,039 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,762 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 21,635 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 21,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ODE 777M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ODE 777M, 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 ODE 777M registered?

ODE 777M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is ODE 777M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODE 777M shows 18 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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