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DDX 525L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDX 525L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 81,841 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,109 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,573 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,125 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 80,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,960 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,015 miles

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

rear brake imbalance 24%

Fail 10 Apr 2013 13,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake imbalance 24%

Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general light corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,589 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 29 May 2009 12,589 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,433 miles

front suspension rubbers perishing.

scratches on windscreen.

Pass 4 May 2007 12,193 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 11,995 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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DDX 525L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DDX 525L, 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 DDX 525L registered?

DDX 525L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is DDX 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDX 525L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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