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SPJ 312M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,059 mi
Last recorded4,059 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 312M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 4,059 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 4,021 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 2,589 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 2,547 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 2,547 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure Nearside and offside all (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 2,507 miles

Slight bind on o/s rear brake (handbrake linkage sticking

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Mar 2015 2,493 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 2,491 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 2,340 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 2,340 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 2,290 miles

rear tyres different size to rear

Fail 12 Oct 2012 2,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear tyres different size to rear

Pass 12 Oct 2011 2,183 miles

movement @ steering wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2011 2,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

movement @ steering wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2010 1,988 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 1,980 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 1,888 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

nearside track rod end rubber boot deteriorated

offside track rod end rubber boot deteriorated

play in brake pedal bush (not excessive yet)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 1,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

nearside track rod end rubber boot deteriorated

offside track rod end rubber boot deteriorated

play in brake pedal bush (not excessive yet)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 1,398 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 1,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,972 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 99,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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SPJ 312M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SPJ 312M, 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 SPJ 312M registered?

SPJ 312M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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