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EFM 488L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,230 mi
Last recorded42,230 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFM 488L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 42,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 41,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,910 miles

steering slightly stiff

Pass 17 Aug 2022 40,267 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,837 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,374 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,803 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,671 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,584 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 32,584 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,148 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,524 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,814 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,278 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 17,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,735 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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EFM 488L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EFM 488L, 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 EFM 488L?

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What year was EFM 488L registered?

EFM 488L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is EFM 488L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFM 488L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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