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LNV 13L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,401 mi
Last recorded99,401 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 13L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 99,401 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 98,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 97,378 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 95,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 94,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 94,462 miles

areas of fuel metal lines corroded, though not leaking at time of test

nearside rear parking brake lever intermitentley sightly rubbing inner road wheel areas

offside rear axle check strap detatched, and nearside deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

various suspension/prescribed areas corroded, though not to excess at time of test

Fail 14 May 2010 94,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

areas of fuel metal lines corroded, though not leaking at time of test

nearside rear parking brake lever intermitentley sightly rubbing inner road wheel areas

offside rear axle check strap detatched, and nearside deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

various suspension/prescribed areas corroded, though not to excess at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2009 94,444 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

light line marks on nearside of windscreen,but not effecting drivers vire

offside rear axle check strap detatched,and nearside splitting

offside rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 9 Dec 2008 94,262 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

areas of offside and nearside front structures at the top under wings corroded and weakening

offside front and rear wheels slight grab when rotated

offside rear axle check strap broken and nearside deteriorated

rear and second from rear exhaust mountings deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2008 94,253 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

areas of offside and nearside front structures at the top under wings corroded and weakening

offside front and rear wheels slight grab when rotated

offside rear axle check strap broken and nearside deteriorated

rear and second from rear exhaust mountings deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 93,168 miles

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

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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LNV 13L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LNV 13L, 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 LNV 13L registered?

LNV 13L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 July 1973.

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