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DRS 217L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,725 mi
Last recorded9,725 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 217L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 9,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 7,983 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 7,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 6,378 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 5,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 4,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 2,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 54 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 41 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,004 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,078 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 14,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns wing mirror missing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 11,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 11,400 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 11,394 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2007 11,391 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

Front subframe some corrosion

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

Underside of vehicle some corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2007 11,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 11,391 miles

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 10,967 miles

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

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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DRS 217L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DRS 217L, 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 DRS 217L registered?

DRS 217L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is DRS 217L safe to buy?

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