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SLP 16L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,694 mi
Last recorded21,694 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLP 16L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 21,694 miles

Oil leak engine oil has slight leaks ()

Oil leak gear box has slight oil leaks ()

Oil leak rear axle has a slight oil leaks ()

Pass 1 May 2017 21,297 miles

Oil leak oil leak at rear of engine ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 21,245 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak oil leak at rear of engine ()

Pass 7 May 2016 20,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 20,228 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 20,227 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 20,118 miles

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

underside of car heavly coated with underseal.

Fail 2 May 2014 20,118 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

underside of car heavly coated with underseal.

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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SLP 16L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SLP 16L, 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 SLP 16L registered?

SLP 16L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is SLP 16L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLP 16L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLP 16L have outstanding finance?

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