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DUO 546L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,648 mi
Last recorded95,648 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 546L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,363 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,363 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 95,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 54,838 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 54,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,274 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 94,274 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 94,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,547 miles

Headlamp Main Beam tell-tale light not Working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Suspension Bump Stop Missing

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Fail 25 May 2012 93,547 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp Main Beam tell-tale light not Working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Suspension Bump Stop Missing

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 93,206 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 93,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 92,867 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Centre Floor Holed and Corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 92,448 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 92,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,271 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 92,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 92,220 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 546L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DUO 546L, 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 DUO 546L registered?

DUO 546L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 4 July 1973.

Is DUO 546L safe to buy?

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