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COD 511L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,152 mi
Last recorded40,152 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOD 511L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,152 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,870 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 35,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,202 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,192 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,760 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,512 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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COD 511L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 COD 511L, 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 COD 511L registered?

COD 511L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is COD 511L safe to buy?

The MOT history for COD 511L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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