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TVD 220M

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,575 mi
Last recorded57,575 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVD 220M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,575 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,575 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,370 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 57,370 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,368 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 57,368 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,366 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 57,366 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 57,362 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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TVD 220M is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 3,500cc 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 TVD 220M, 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 TVD 220M registered?

TVD 220M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is TVD 220M safe to buy?

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