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FDD 221L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDD 221L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 54,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,480 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,997 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,452 miles

rubbing noise from offside front

Fail 30 Jan 2015 42,450 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rubbing noise from offside front

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,537 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 42,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion on underside.fuel line from tank and fuel tank corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 42,501 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion on underside.fuel line from tank and fuel tank corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 42,307 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 42,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel line corroded

general corrosion on chassis

o/s/f tyre pressure low

unable to inspect rear leaf springs due to springs being covered with cloth

Fail 14 Dec 2010 42,041 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel line corroded

general corrosion on chassis

o/s/f tyre pressure low

unable to inspect rear leaf springs due to springs being covered with cloth

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,582 miles

unable to fully check condition of rear leaf springs as they have covers over them

Fail 14 Dec 2009 41,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

unable to fully check condition of rear leaf springs as they have covers over them

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,059 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

unable to fully check condition of rear leaf springs as they have covers over them

Fail 18 Dec 2007 41,058 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

unable to fully check condition of rear leaf springs as they have covers over them

Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,900 miles

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

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

unable to fully check rear springs as they have covers over them

Fail 11 Dec 2006 40,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

unable to fully check rear leaf springs as they have covers over them

Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,656 miles

slight play in offside front lower trunion joint

unable to fully check rear leaf springs (covered in protective covers)

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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FDD 221L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FDD 221L, 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 FDD 221L registered?

FDD 221L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1973.

Is FDD 221L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDD 221L shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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