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VEN 195L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,961 mi
Last recorded12,961 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEN 195L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 12,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 12,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,675 miles

Rear corrosion on both inner arches

corrosion on both front spring lower seats

light damage on right hand front tyre side wall

Fail 28 Aug 2015 11,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear corrosion on both inner arches

corrosion on both front spring lower seats

light damage on right hand front tyre side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,412 miles

corrosion on left hand front lower spring seat

free travel in park brake lever

Fail 18 Aug 2014 11,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on left hand front lower spring seat

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 9 Aug 2013 10,542 miles

corrosion on left hand front lower spring seat

perishing on left hand wiper rubber

Fail 9 Aug 2013 10,542 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

corrosion on left hand front lower spring seat

perishing on left hand wiper rubber

Fail 9 Aug 2012 10,086 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

horn tone weak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,086 miles

horn tone weak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 8,944 miles

1. rear propshaft u/j joint worn.2.light wear in r/h front wheel bearing.

3.one horn working.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 8,944 miles

1. rear propshaft u/j joint worn.2.light wear in r/h front wheel bearing.

3.one horn working.

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,502 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 7,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,961 miles

1. wear in r/h front wheel beraing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 6,146 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 6,146 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 4,335 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 4,224 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. corrosion on under body and rear springs 2. corrosion on brake hoses shrouds and fuel pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2006 3,452 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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VEN 195L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEN 195L, 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 VEN 195L registered?

VEN 195L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is VEN 195L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEN 195L shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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