CarVerify

Free Car Check

JOH 518L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,475 mi
Last recorded13,475 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 518L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,475 miles

Engine coolant leak, bottom hose/water pump area?

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

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

O/S/F & N/S/F wheel bearings very slightly noise

O/S/R slight play in wheel bearing

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 13,475 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine coolant leak, bottom hose/water pump area?

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

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

O/S/F & N/S/F wheel bearings very slightly noise

O/S/R slight play in wheel bearing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,098 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

entire underside including brake pipes is coated in wax oil type substance

handbrake has long travel

Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,394 miles

nearside front tyre becoming low

offside front rack boot cracked

offside rear tyre low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,147 miles

leak from clutch slave cylinder hose

offside front rack boot cracking

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,787 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 11,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Slight Play In O/s Steering Rack.

Spare Tyre Has Bulge & Cut On Inner Side Wall.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre perrished on outer side wall.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,822 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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JOH 518L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JOH 518L, 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 JOH 518L?

You can check the full history of JOH 518L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JOH 518L registered?

JOH 518L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is JOH 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOH 518L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JOH 518L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JOH 518L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.