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UAB 921L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

10,947 mi
Last recorded10,947 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 921L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 10,947 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 10,947 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Braking system leaking Pipe to servo (1.1.3 (d))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 10,877 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 10,877 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Engine bay (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 10,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak Diff and gearbox ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 10,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working rectified at time of test (1.6.2a)

Offside Battery insecure rectified at time of test (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak Diff and gearbox ()

Steering wheel locking device insecure Rectified at time of test (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 10,687 miles

Nearside front castle section corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 10,618 miles

Brake pedal low but has sufficient reserve travel.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicators don't cancel

Under-bonnet VIN tag missing.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 10,618 miles

Brake pedal low but has sufficient reserve travel.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicators don't cancel

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-bonnet VIN tag missing.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 10,485 miles

Brakes require adjustment

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nrarsid rear halfshaft seal leaking oil

Oil leak

RH indicator doesn't cancel

Under-bonnet VIN tag missing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 10,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Oil leaking from nearside halfshaft.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 9,919 miles

Carburtettor leak-of pipe indecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Indicators do not cancel

Fail 21 Nov 2011 9,919 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Air filter insecure

Both rear tyre treads damaged

Carbutettor leak-off pipe insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake does not lock.

Oil leak

Indicators do not cancel

Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,504 miles

Indicators do not cancel

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 9,504 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fluid leak on nearside rear hub

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Indicators do not cancel

Pass 21 Oct 2009 9,183 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s + n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 9,177 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s + n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2008 8,884 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,831 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

water pump has a leakage of water

Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,662 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 8,662 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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UAB 921L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UAB 921L, 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.

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UAB 921L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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