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SUA 833M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,060 mi
Last recorded61,060 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUA 833M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seam welded repairs carried out to o/s/f inner wing, sills and floor pan and n/s/f corner. Overlapping edges exposed.

n/s/f wing slightly insecure at bottom edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 61,059 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seam welded repairs carried out to o/s/f inner wing, sills and floor pan and n/s/f corner. Overlapping edges exposed.

n/s/f wing slightly insecure at bottom edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,009 miles

Rear axle rebound straps broken at n/s + o/s

Rear n/s brake binding slightly

Slight oil leak from n/s front + n/s rear shock absorbers

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,526 miles

Both tyres on rear axle 175/70 Both tyres on front axle 185/65

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Repairs to sills - floorpan - inner wings etc appear satisfactory

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,148 miles

Corrosion at front subframe and n/s and o/s front lower suspension arms does not appear excessive.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Repairs to sills/floorpan/chassis/front inner wings etc, though untidy, appear satisfactory.

Tyre size at front axle different to rear axle.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Possible small crack in floor under drivers seat - behind underseal

Rear axle rebound straps broken at n/s + o/s

Repairs to chassis / floorpan / sills etc appear satisfactory

Very slight dampness / leak at fuel pump union

Fail 22 Aug 2006 59,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Possible small crack in floor under drivers seat - behind underseal

Rear axle rebound straps broken at n/s + o/s

Repairs to chassis / floorpan / sills etc appear satisfactory

Very slight dampness / leak at fuel pump union

Fail 24 Aug 2005 59,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear axle rebound straps broken.

Repairs to chassis/floorpan/sills etc appear sound.

Slight oil leak from both n/s shock absorbers.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 59,271 miles

Rear axle rebound straps broken.

Repairs to chassis/floorpan/sills etc appear sound.

Slight oil leak from both n/s shock absorbers.

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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SUA 833M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUA 833M, 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 SUA 833M registered?

SUA 833M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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