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MOU 574L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

20,902 mi
Last recorded20,902 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 574L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 20,902 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 20,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,861 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 20,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,823 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 20,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,684 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 20,684 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort all service brakes not working (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 20,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,024 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,017 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 17,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear axle oil leak on the right rear wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,296 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 14,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 13,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 11,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 9,084 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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MOU 574L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MOU 574L, 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 MOU 574L?

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What year was MOU 574L registered?

MOU 574L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is MOU 574L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOU 574L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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