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EAJ 909L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,023 mi
Last recorded43,023 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAJ 909L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,023 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,253 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,981 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 40,981 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,702 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 40,702 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 40,337 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 40,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,283 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 40,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,905 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 39,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,384 miles

battery box floor starting to rott away

slihgt play in rear propshaft u/j

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 909L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAJ 909L, 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 909L registered?

EAJ 909L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1973.

Is EAJ 909L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAJ 909L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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