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VFE 306M

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,446 mi
Last recorded16,446 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 306M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 16,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 15,782 miles

slight play nsf king pin

Fail 26 May 2015 15,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nsr wheel bearing slight play

slight play nsf king pin

Pass 30 Dec 2013 14,775 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,403 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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VFE 306M is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFE 306M, 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 VFE 306M registered?

VFE 306M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is VFE 306M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFE 306M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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