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SHN 949L

1973 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,385 mi
Last recorded53,385 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHN 949L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 53,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight noise at steering column/rack area.

underside covered in underseal.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 52,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ,gearbox and diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside covered in sealent.

Pass 10 May 2018 51,967 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,747 miles

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

underside covered in underseal.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,537 miles

UNDER SIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,257 miles

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

hand brake cable is fouling on exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,076 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,779 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,734 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,499 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 46,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,352 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 45,352 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 949L is a 1973 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SHN 949L, 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 949L registered?

SHN 949L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1973.

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