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DSC 3L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,983 mi
Last recorded47,983 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSC 3L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 47,983 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Coolant leak hose ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 47,725 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 47,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking banjo bolt at fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped at bulk head (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking at bulk head (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped at bulk head (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking at bulk head (3.6.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 47,711 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both lights (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,479 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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DSC 3L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DSC 3L, 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 DSC 3L registered?

DSC 3L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 April 1973.

Is DSC 3L safe to buy?

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