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3279 MG

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,768 mi
Last recorded15,768 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3279 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 15,768 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 13 Sep 2016 15,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases a exhaust in a poor condition (7.1.2)

Rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

front brakes slight bind

Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,341 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 15,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,302 miles

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

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

Slight misting of fuel on underside of pump

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,484 miles

Light scratch to nearside half of windscreen

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

Nearside front inner sill (adjacent to splash shield) and nearside inner wing box section corroded.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside steering tie rod to rack.

Wiper blades perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,428 miles

Near side inner sill corroded (front area)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,238 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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3279 MG is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3279 MG, 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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What year was 3279 MG registered?

3279 MG is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 May 1973.

Is 3279 MG safe to buy?

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