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SAL 338L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,400 mi
Last recorded35,400 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 338L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2019 35,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 35,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,331 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,039 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,867 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,136 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,629 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,718 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,606 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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SAL 338L 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 100%.

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 SAL 338L, 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 SAL 338L?

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What year was SAL 338L registered?

SAL 338L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is SAL 338L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 338L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAL 338L have outstanding finance?

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