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LOT 864L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,920 mi
Last recorded4,920 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 864L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 4,920 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 3,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 1,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,209 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,209 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,263 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in prop-shaft rear u.j

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind o/s/f.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,496 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 86,352 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,432 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 85,418 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,533 miles

slight movement in n/s king pin

slight oil leak from o/s & n/s leaver arm

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 864L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 864L, 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 864L registered?

LOT 864L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is LOT 864L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 864L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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