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TIG 5789

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,650 mi
Last recorded97,650 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 5789
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 95,497 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,193 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 86,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 85,943 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2006 83,035 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 80,693 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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TIG 5789 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 TIG 5789, 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 TIG 5789 registered?

TIG 5789 is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 13 September 1973.

Is TIG 5789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIG 5789 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.

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