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SLR 358L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,159 mi
Last recorded67,159 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLR 358L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,159 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 67,062 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,853 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,660 miles

both front metal brake hoses rubbing on inner wing

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,550 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,662 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 52,655 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,180 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,931 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 51,931 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 50,309 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 50,309 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

chassis number missing

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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SLR 358L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SLR 358L, 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 SLR 358L registered?

SLR 358L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 July 1973.

Is SLR 358L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLR 358L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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