MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leaks
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear springs corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaks
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear springs corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front suspension joints minor play
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Numerous oil leaks
Vehicle overheated
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaks
Oil leaks
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaks
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion underbody
windscreen washers require adjustment
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front top suspension bump rubbers missing
froont brakes sticking slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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URF 213L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 URF 213L, 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 URF 213L registered?
URF 213L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1973.
Is URF 213L safe to buy?
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