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DLJ 209L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,818 mi
Last recorded40,818 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 209L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 40,806 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,168 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,050 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

o/s axle strap split

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,873 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

slight lift in king pins

Fail 11 Apr 2014 39,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

slight lift in king pins

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,607 miles

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,148 miles

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

slight play in o/s fulcrum pin

some play in both king pins

Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in o/s fulcrum pin

some play in both king pins

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,866 miles

All tyre walls deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 38,852 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

All tyre walls deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,754 miles

all metal brake pipes corroaded

front brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,623 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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DLJ 209L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DLJ 209L, 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 DLJ 209L registered?

DLJ 209L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is DLJ 209L safe to buy?

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