MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Reversing lamps Inoperative
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ODL 254M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 ODL 254M, 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 ODL 254M registered?
ODL 254M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 November 1973.
Is ODL 254M safe to buy?
The MOT history for ODL 254M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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