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STC 210M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,975 mi
Last recorded42,975 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTC 210M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,975 miles

Offside Front upper caliper bolt locking tap not bent over

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

Pass 26 May 2023 38,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,621 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 26,151 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 26,147 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,944 miles

play in o/s kingpin

Pass 7 May 2014 17,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 6,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 3,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,993 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,087 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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STC 210M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 STC 210M, 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

How do I check the history of STC 210M?

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What year was STC 210M registered?

STC 210M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is STC 210M safe to buy?

The MOT history for STC 210M shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does STC 210M have outstanding finance?

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