MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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surface corrosion underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
centre exhaust rubber broken
n/s front suspension joint slight play
o/s front suspension joint slight play
slight play at steering universal
sump corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
centre exhaust rubber broken
n/s front suspension joint slight play
o/s front suspension joint slight play
slight play at steering universal
sump corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
diff slight leak
floor corroded
n/s door mirror insucure
slight play in prop shaft rear uj
slight play in steering universal
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
diff slight leak
floor corroded
n/s door mirror insucure
slight play in prop shaft rear uj
slight play in steering universal
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
exhaust rubber worn
fuel tank corroded
inner sils corroded
n/s front bushes worn
o/s front bushes worn
rear diff seal slight leak
rear prop shaft uj slight play
sump corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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TBW 466L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 TBW 466L, 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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TBW 466L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1973.
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