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ROY 827L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,169 mi
Last recorded35,169 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 827L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,799 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,555 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 34,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,324 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,227 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ROY 827L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ROY 827L, 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 ROY 827L?

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What year was ROY 827L registered?

ROY 827L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is ROY 827L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 827L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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