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SPA 962L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,804 mi
Last recorded67,804 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPA 962L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 67,804 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 67,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel corroded within 30cm of rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,388 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

front and rear suspension springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front steering track rod end slight play and cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear brake backing plate slightly damp

offside front shock absorber/ suspension unit slight leak and nearside front shock absorber/ suspension unit slightly damp

offside front suspension king pin slight movement

rear diff slightly damp

rear inner wheel arches and inner sill panels starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear suspension springs bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,192 miles

front and rear suspension springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front brakes slight imbalance- 23%

front wheel bearings slight play

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front steering track rod end slight play and cover boot starting to perish

offside front suspension unit slightly damp

offside steering track rod end cover boot starting to perish

rear diff slightly damp

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

slight oil leak

steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,420 miles

Both leaf springs are deteriorated

Coolant leak Radiator bottom hose ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 64,414 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both leaf springs are deteriorated

Coolant leak Radiator bottom hose ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension unit slightly damp

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,976 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Coolant leak lower hose ()

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rearmost upper most (2.4.B.2)

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

axle straps perished

Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 59,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,204 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,044 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both axle straps perrished

Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,032 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both axle straps perrished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,900 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,360 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 41,349 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,419 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,408 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,297 miles

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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SPA 962L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SPA 962L, 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 SPA 962L registered?

SPA 962L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 July 1973.

Is SPA 962L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPA 962L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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