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EIW 126

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,575 mi
Last recorded19,575 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 126
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 19,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 19,091 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,400 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 18,399 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,072 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 18,071 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,019 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 18,019 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,972 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 17,935 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 17,935 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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EIW 126 is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EIW 126, 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

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What year was EIW 126 registered?

EIW 126 is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EIW 126 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIW 126 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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