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LTN 73L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,291 mi
Last recorded76,291 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTN 73L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,291 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 76,252 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,941 miles

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

Offside Front Play in wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,400 miles

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

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 6 Aug 2013 74,580 miles

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)

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,709 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,700 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,329 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front bumper bolt at offside one bolt loose

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,329 miles

front bumper bolt at offside one bolt loose

Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,576 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 72,255 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 72,255 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 71,849 miles

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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LTN 73L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTN 73L, 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 LTN 73L registered?

LTN 73L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is LTN 73L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTN 73L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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