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TNP 734L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,712 mi
Last recorded46,712 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNP 734L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 46,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 46,649 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 45,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,117 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 43,114 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,550 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,446 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 42,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,626 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 41,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 41,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,107 miles

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 40,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 35,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,967 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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TNP 734L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 TNP 734L, 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 TNP 734L registered?

TNP 734L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is TNP 734L safe to buy?

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