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OVN 840M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,983 mi
Last recorded10,983 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVN 840M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,983 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,895 miles

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

oil cooler pipe fouling on steering coloum

windscreen laminate fadeing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 10,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil cooler pipe rubbing against steering coloum

windscreen laminate fadeing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 10,871 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil cooler pipe rubbing against steering coloum

windscreen laminate fadeing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,801 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 10,801 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,058 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 10,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,810 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,410 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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OVN 840M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVN 840M, 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 OVN 840M registered?

OVN 840M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 December 1973.

Is OVN 840M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVN 840M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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