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UNP 413L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 413L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% Advise service & repair (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise repair (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,395 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower battery hanger assembly corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp dip/main beam stalk worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,951 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower battery hanger corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Clutch slave cylinder hose split and leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,258 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,092 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 53,064 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,575 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,701 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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UNP 413L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UNP 413L, 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 UNP 413L registered?

UNP 413L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is UNP 413L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNP 413L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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