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OHT 708M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,355 mi
Last recorded28,355 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHT 708M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 28,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 27,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,192 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 26,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,892 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,892 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 24,248 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 24,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,339 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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OHT 708M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHT 708M, 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 OHT 708M registered?

OHT 708M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is OHT 708M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHT 708M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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