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DMW 543L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,268 mi
Last recorded62,268 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMW 543L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,268 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 62,259 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 62,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 62,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,831 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,517 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 61,517 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,199 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 61,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 60,412 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,015 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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DMW 543L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DMW 543L, 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 DMW 543L registered?

DMW 543L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is DMW 543L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMW 543L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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