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EDW 451L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

6,005 mi
Last recorded6,005 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDW 451L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 6,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 5,998 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 5,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 5,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 5,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 4,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 4,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 3,755 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 3,754 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,118 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,485 miles

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

vin plate missing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 2,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

vin plate missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 1,784 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 1,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 1,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2007 1,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 235 miles

n/s/f,o\s\f,n\s\r & o\s\r lower wheel arch pannels corroding.

n\s & o\s outer sills corroding

o\s\f brake binding slightly

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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EDW 451L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EDW 451L, 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.

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What year was EDW 451L registered?

EDW 451L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1973.

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