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ODN 806M

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,144 mi
Last recorded80,144 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODN 806M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 80,144 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 80,144 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,744 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,404 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,012 miles

parking brake efficiency just reached required percentage

Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,010 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,545 miles

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,590 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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ODN 806M is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODN 806M, 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 ODN 806M registered?

ODN 806M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is ODN 806M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODN 806M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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