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TRR 640L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,584 mi
Last recorded46,584 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRR 640L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,584 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,372 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 46,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 46,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,121 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 46,121 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 46,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 45,353 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside mirror insecure

slight lift at offside front suspension trunions

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 20 Jul 2013 44,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front upper trunion has slight play.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,420 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front upper trunion has slight play.

Pass 21 May 2008 43,809 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 43,769 miles

Rust on Front and rear suspension

Rust on outer and inner sills

rear diff noisey

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2005 42,668 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 42,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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TRR 640L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TRR 640L, 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 TRR 640L?

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What year was TRR 640L registered?

TRR 640L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is TRR 640L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRR 640L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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