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MMV 252L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,099 mi
Last recorded26,099 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMV 252L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 May 2014 26,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,698 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 247,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,802 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust mount weld broken off centre pipe

Pass 8 May 2006 22,469 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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MMV 252L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MMV 252L, 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 MMV 252L?

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What year was MMV 252L registered?

MMV 252L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is MMV 252L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMV 252L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMV 252L have outstanding finance?

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