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EAJ 412L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,980 mi
Last recorded68,980 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAJ 412L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,980 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 68,980 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,953 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 67,094 miles

os headlight cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 67,094 miles

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

os headlight cracked

Pass 26 May 2012 65,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,789 miles

diff oily

underside rusting

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,594 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,328 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,374 miles

propshaft doughnut poor

underside rusting

Pass 2 May 2007 62,956 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

some binding both parking brakes

some partsof underside of body covered in underseal

some play to both steering rack ionner joints

Pass 12 May 2006 62,588 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 62,588 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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EAJ 412L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EAJ 412L, 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 EAJ 412L registered?

EAJ 412L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1973.

Is EAJ 412L safe to buy?

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