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VTE 503L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,583 mi
Last recorded24,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTE 503L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,687 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 20,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,298 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 17,298 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 16,345 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 16,344 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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VTE 503L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VTE 503L, 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 VTE 503L?

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What year was VTE 503L registered?

VTE 503L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is VTE 503L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTE 503L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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