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OHU 909M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,475 mi
Last recorded23,475 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 909M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 23,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 22,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is becoming perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 20,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is becoming perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 18,876 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 18,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,881 miles

oil leaking from the nearside of the rear axle

slight wear in the brake pedal pivot

Pass 17 May 2012 16,161 miles

oil leak from the nearside rear axle

slight wear in the brake pedal pivot

Fail 17 May 2012 16,161 miles

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

oil leak from the nearside rear axle

slight wear in the brake pedal pivot

Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,083 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 14,077 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,158 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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OHU 909M is a 1973 MG B in Red 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 OHU 909M, 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 OHU 909M?

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What year was OHU 909M registered?

OHU 909M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OHU 909M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHU 909M 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.

Does OHU 909M have outstanding finance?

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