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TNN 552L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,853 mi
Last recorded97,853 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNN 552L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,853 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,847 miles

Battery insecure both batteries (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front and nearside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 3 Oct 2015 97,239 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 96,907 miles

slight gear oil leak n/s rear hub

slight wear front lower trunnion

Fail 21 May 2007 96,907 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

minor oil leaqk rear n/s hub

slight wear n/s front trunion lower

Pass 22 May 2006 96,721 miles

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes binding slightly when turned by hand

slight wear n/s upper & lower trunuoin pins and bushes

Pass 27 May 2005 96,448 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2005 96,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TNN 552L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TNN 552L, 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 TNN 552L registered?

TNN 552L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is TNN 552L safe to buy?

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