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DRB 990L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

517 mi
Last recorded517 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRB 990L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 517 miles

Signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2018 499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 498 miles

Fuel hose leaking (pump) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 480 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2014 452 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 395 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension components corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

fuel pump noisy

Fail 1 Oct 2009 395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension components corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

fuel pump noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2007 383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of corrision to offside front floor pan/sill areas

Pass 11 Aug 2006 313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

metal fuel line front to rear showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion everywhere on chassis and components

Pass 15 Aug 2005 223 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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DRB 990L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DRB 990L, 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 DRB 990L registered?

DRB 990L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is DRB 990L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRB 990L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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