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MVF 804L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,978 mi
Last recorded30,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 804L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,978 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view

Fail 14 Jun 2019 30,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 May 2017 30,904 miles

1. Crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road.

2. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

3. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Fail 24 May 2017 30,894 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

1. Crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road.

2. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

3. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,861 miles

1. Crack in windscreen not in swept area.

2. Offside front tyre at legal limits and has nail in tyre.

3. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 30,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

1. Crack in windscreen not in swept area.

2. Offside front tyre at legal limits and has nail in tyre.

3. Both rear tyres near legal limits.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,724 miles

1. Crack in windscreen outside swept area at time of test. 2. Nearside and offside track rod end dust covers becoming perished. 4. Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

5. Both rear tyres near legal limits. 6. Nail in offside front tyre and is at legal limits.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,478 miles

1. Crack in windscreen outside swept area. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits. 3. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 30,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

1. Crack in windscreen outside swept area. 2. Both rear tyres near legal limits. 3. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,306 miles

1. crack in n/s of windscreen, outside swept area. 2. nail in o/s front tyre. 3. o/s rear tyre near legal limits. 4. o/s front wing bottom at rear corroded. 5. o/s front outer chassis rail corroded at front.

6. n/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,030 miles

1. front windscreen damagd. 2. o/s front wing to chassis corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,958 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 29,945 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

crack in windscreen outside swept area † †o/s/f tyre at legal limits † †o/s/f wing becoming corroded at rear lower edge † †both rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,910 miles

o/s/f tyre at legal limits † †both rear tyres near legal limits † †slight paly in o/s/r wheel bearing † †damage to windscreen outside swept area

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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MVF 804L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MVF 804L, 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.

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What year was MVF 804L registered?

MVF 804L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 July 1973.

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