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LOT 381L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,184 mi
Last recorded72,184 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 381L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,953 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 25 Mar 2014 71,872 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 25 Sep 2012 71,741 miles

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

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

n/s seat belt stalk casing broken

Fail 11 Sep 2012 71,739 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fan belt loose

n/s seat belt stalk casing broken

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,728 miles

advise corrosion o/s inner sill/floor area not prescibed area

Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,246 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LOT 381L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LOT 381L, 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 LOT 381L?

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What year was LOT 381L registered?

LOT 381L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is LOT 381L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 381L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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