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LUE 191L

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,473 mi
Last recorded51,473 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUE 191L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 51,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 46,464 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear inner sills

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,626 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 64,626 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,658 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,718 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,654 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 42,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,725 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 34,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 28,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 16,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LUE 191L is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LUE 191L, 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 LUE 191L?

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What year was LUE 191L registered?

LUE 191L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is LUE 191L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUE 191L shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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