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LAC 939L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,376 mi
Last recorded97,376 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAC 939L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 97,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 97,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 96,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 96,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,887 miles

All tyres perishing in tread

Fail 27 Jan 2017 92,887 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

slight cracking both rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2015 89,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 88,590 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,525 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,101 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 74,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,105 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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LAC 939L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LAC 939L, 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 LAC 939L?

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What year was LAC 939L registered?

LAC 939L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 April 1973.

Is LAC 939L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAC 939L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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