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OHT 818M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,627 mi
Last recorded45,627 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHT 818M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,627 miles

offside rear service brake becoming lazy

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,547 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,547 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted servo mount bolt missing (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,516 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,089 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,555 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,904 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,663 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,272 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,713 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 41,987 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 818M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 818M, 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 818M registered?

OHT 818M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is OHT 818M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHT 818M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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