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LOT 512L

1973 MG B

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,478 mi
Last recorded34,478 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 512L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 34,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,995 miles

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

front brakes slight bind, pads heated

fuel hose at pump starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,779 miles

Oil leak

front brakes slight bind

front king pin lower joints slight play

fuel hose from pump deteriorated

fuel pump weeping at unions

nearside rear suspension lever arm unit weeping

offside rear bumper mount nut missing, still secure

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,592 miles

Front wipers are split at ends

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

Oil leak

hydraulic hose into clutch slave cylinder looks to be weaping

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,331 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,331 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,109 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap seal starting to perish

slight play in o/s/f top wishbone joint

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,770 miles

oil leak

slight play in offside front top outer wishbone pin/bush

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 512L is a 1973 MG B in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 512L, 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 LOT 512L registered?

LOT 512L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is LOT 512L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 512L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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