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LHO 490L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,429 mi
Last recorded24,429 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 490L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,393 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,376 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 24,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 24,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 23,911 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,904 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,607 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,294 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 22,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,863 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 21,144 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 21,144 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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LHO 490L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LHO 490L, 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 LHO 490L registered?

LHO 490L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is LHO 490L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHO 490L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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