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MAE 130L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,480 mi
Last recorded10,480 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 130L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 10,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 8,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 8,382 miles

fuel pump at rear looks damp

Fail 12 Jul 2017 8,373 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

fuel pump at rear looks damp

nearside rear & front brakes slight bind

Pass 23 May 2016 8,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 8,233 miles

front brakes slight bind

Pass 20 May 2014 8,216 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 23 May 2013 8,197 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 8,190 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 8,164 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

waterpump leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,101 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

waterpump leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

water pump leaking

Pass 12 May 2009 7,900 miles

slight brake bind offside front & offside rear

Fail 11 May 2009 7,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight brake bind offside front & offside rear

Pass 30 May 2008 7,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 7,147 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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MAE 130L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MAE 130L, 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 MAE 130L registered?

MAE 130L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1973.

Is MAE 130L safe to buy?

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