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SHN 699L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,204 mi
Last recorded49,204 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHN 699L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,204 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2009 26,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside castle section corroded

slight lift in OS kingpin

alternator belt slack

brakes binding slightly

corrosion to NS outer sill outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,113 miles

corrosion near side front floor

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SHN 699L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHN 699L, 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 SHN 699L registered?

SHN 699L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is SHN 699L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHN 699L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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