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OFD 131M

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,455 mi
Last recorded7,455 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFD 131M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 7,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 7,357 miles

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

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

clutch slave cylinder flexy pipe has splits

slight play in n/s front wheel

two parts of front floor corroded marked with white

Pass 18 Jul 2013 7,226 miles

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

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

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

holes in both side out riger near to front sills

Fail 10 Jul 2013 7,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

holes in both side out riger near to front sills

Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,981 miles

battery insecure

centre chassis has small corrosion hole

slight leak from both front shock absorbers

slight leak from center exhaust joint

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2011 6,872 miles

2 parts of floor corroded on drivers side

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch slave cylinder flexy pipe cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,872 miles

2 parts of floor corroded on drivers side

clutch slave cylinder flexy pipe cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2010 6,663 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 6,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 5,812 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jul 2009 5,812 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear wheel distorted

Fail 10 Jun 2008 4,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

co to high

offside rear wheel distorted

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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OFD 131M is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFD 131M, 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 OFD 131M registered?

OFD 131M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OFD 131M safe to buy?

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