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EDH 200L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,407 mi
Last recorded95,407 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 200L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 95,407 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 95,189 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 94,797 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,508 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 94,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 93,946 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak diff drain plug

Pass 9 May 2017 93,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,953 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f inner sill area corroded and holed, not structual

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,953 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal leaking

o/s/f inner sill area corroded and holed, not structual

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,194 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 86,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,961 miles

Nearside rear axle slightly leaking oil.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,948 miles

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

Nearside rear axle slightly leaking oil.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 84,979 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 84,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 84,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,769 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 83,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear tyres side wall starting to perish

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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EDH 200L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EDH 200L, 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 EDH 200L?

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What year was EDH 200L registered?

EDH 200L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is EDH 200L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDH 200L shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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