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ECD 192L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,472 mi
Last recorded29,472 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 192L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 28,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 28,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 27,000 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 25,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 24,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 20,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,170 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft rear UJ has play.

Rear axle straps perishing.

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 20 May 2010 17,524 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 17,174 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

indicators slow in operation

Fail 15 May 2009 17,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

indicators slow in operation

Pass 18 May 2006 16,864 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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ECD 192L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ECD 192L, 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

How do I check the history of ECD 192L?

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What year was ECD 192L registered?

ECD 192L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is ECD 192L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECD 192L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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