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SRF 751L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,836 mi
Last recorded79,836 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRF 751L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,836 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 78,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 75,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 75,058 miles

headlight dip switch worn buy operates ok

Pass 10 May 2017 74,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 73,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 72,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 72,349 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 71,403 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhayst brackets worn

Pass 19 May 2011 70,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 68,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 2,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 562 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 67,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SRF 751L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRF 751L, 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 SRF 751L registered?

SRF 751L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is SRF 751L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRF 751L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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