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MBB 400L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBB 400L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,886 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,842 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,991 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 95,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops missing

Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,339 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,792 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front, offside front and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 26 May 2012 94,749 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front, offside front and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

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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MBB 400L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBB 400L, 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 MBB 400L registered?

MBB 400L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 24 January 1973.

Is MBB 400L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBB 400L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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