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OET 401M

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,072 mi
Last recorded74,072 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOET 401M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 74,072 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,071 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective insecure (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,378 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,342 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 73,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,177 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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OET 401M is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OET 401M, 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

How do I check the history of OET 401M?

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What year was OET 401M registered?

OET 401M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is OET 401M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OET 401M shows 8 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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