MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
both axle straps perrished
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
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)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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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.
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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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