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SQV731

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,532 mi
Last recorded10,532 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSQV731
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 10,532 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 10,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front wheels centre nut req adjustment. rear fog lamp fitted to near side before change in law 1980. vehicle heavilly undersealed

rear fog lamp fitted to nsr before 1980 change in law. front wheels slight free play

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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SQV731 is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SQV731, 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 SQV731 registered?

SQV731 is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is SQV731 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SQV731 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SQV731 have outstanding finance?

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