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VDA 6M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,884 mi
Last recorded22,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDA 6M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 22,884 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,884 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 20,164 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 20,164 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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VDA 6M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VDA 6M, 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 VDA 6M registered?

VDA 6M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VDA 6M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDA 6M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VDA 6M have outstanding finance?

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