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EFU 608L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,776 mi
Last recorded22,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFU 608L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,282 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside undersealed and brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jul 2013 20,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

underside undersealed and brake pipes greased

Pass 31 May 2012 20,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiring to gearbox hanging loose

Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,149 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 18,415 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

axel strap top bolt slack

fuel pipe kinked at pump

Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,415 miles

Battery insecure

axel strap top bolt slack

fuel pipe kinked at pump

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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EFU 608L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EFU 608L, 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 EFU 608L?

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What year was EFU 608L registered?

EFU 608L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is EFU 608L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFU 608L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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