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MMV 331L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMV 331L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 90,524 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,095 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 89,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing to sill badly corroded bolt on wing not with in a prescribe area.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing to sill badly corroded bolt on wing no with in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Slight corrosion to sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Slight Corrosion on Sill

Nearside Wheel Arch Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Sills have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension slightly reduced effect

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,989 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,605 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,158 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,186 miles

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

Small play in steering rack arms

Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,450 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 81,086 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 81,077 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,946 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 331L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 331L, 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 MMV 331L registered?

MMV 331L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is MMV 331L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMV 331L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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