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LAF 417L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,805 mi
Last recorded33,805 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 417L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 33,805 miles

both headlamp aims on high limit

Fail 4 Feb 2025 33,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank damaged (6.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlamp aims on high limit

Pass 10 Jan 2024 33,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside headlamp aim on high limit

headlamp switch faulty

Pass 12 Dec 2022 33,113 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside windscreen washer slightly reduced output

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,621 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 32,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

light switch faulty

Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,623 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 31,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 29,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,680 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,696 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

osr wheel arch corroded

play in steering column lower bush

Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion osr wheel arch

play in steering column lower bush

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,738 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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LAF 417L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LAF 417L, 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.

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What year was LAF 417L registered?

LAF 417L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 February 1973.

Is LAF 417L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 417L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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