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TBW 466L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,507 mi
Last recorded83,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBW 466L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 83,507 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,191 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,113 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,001 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 82,994 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,846 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,840 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,793 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,793 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,028 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,968 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 81,906 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 81,904 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 81,617 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,975 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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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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What year was TBW 466L registered?

TBW 466L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 May 1973.

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