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SLN 780L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,392 mi
Last recorded83,392 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLN 780L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,392 miles

Slight play in nearside front suspension king pin

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,384 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in nearside front suspension king pin

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,191 miles

advise aluminium centre loose in wooden rim

advise nearside rear check strap deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,191 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

advise aluminium centre loose in wooden rim

advise nearside rear check strap deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,659 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,659 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

engine coolant leak at rear of engine

Pass 14 Mar 2009 80,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,483 miles

n/s front bump stop missing

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2006 79,483 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front king pins slight play

n/s front bump stop missing

slight play in steering rack

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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SLN 780L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SLN 780L, 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 SLN 780L registered?

SLN 780L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is SLN 780L safe to buy?

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