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VDJ 830M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,542 mi
Last recorded52,542 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDJ 830M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,542 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 52,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.67 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose wheel loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose wheel loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 52,088 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,123 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,480 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 46,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2010 46,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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VDJ 830M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDJ 830M, 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

How do I check the history of VDJ 830M?

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What year was VDJ 830M registered?

VDJ 830M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is VDJ 830M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDJ 830M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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