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TWJ 18L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,732 mi
Last recorded11,732 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWJ 18L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 11,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 9,411 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 9,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 8,639 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both font king pins have slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2019 8,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both font king pins have slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2018 6,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 6,542 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 21 Jul 2015 6,426 miles

n/side park brake poor

play in both inner steering joints

Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,241 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 5,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 5,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,686 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 5,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 4,965 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2009 4,947 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 26,839 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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TWJ 18L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TWJ 18L, 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 TWJ 18L?

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What year was TWJ 18L registered?

TWJ 18L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is TWJ 18L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWJ 18L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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