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DUO 342L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,389 mi
Last recorded26,389 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 342L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 26,389 miles

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,391 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 24,391 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,180 miles

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

gearbox rubber montings in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2015 24,180 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

gearbox rubber montings in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2014 26,162 miles

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

slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear axle.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,137 miles

advised rear axel oil leak

advised slight play sof top king pin

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,112 miles

flat spots on tyres due to standing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,092 miles

front brakes,slight bind

slight lift in o/s/f trunion

Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,029 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,036 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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DUO 342L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DUO 342L, 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.

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What year was DUO 342L registered?

DUO 342L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is DUO 342L safe to buy?

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