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MUB 540L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,433 mi
Last recorded79,433 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUB 540L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,425 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,269 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 73,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MUB 540L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUB 540L, 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 MUB 540L registered?

MUB 540L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is MUB 540L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUB 540L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MUB 540L have outstanding finance?

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