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VTF 508L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,559 mi
Last recorded41,559 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTF 508L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,559 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 41,544 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective lower uj bolt (2.1.3 (d))

Steering locking device missing upper uj (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,120 miles

both rear pring shackle rubbers perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,586 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

Offside Rear back plate wet

rear box surrport rubbers in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,896 miles

n/s/r lamp lens faided

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,528 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

off side rear backing plate slightly damp

slight chip in front screen

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked/damaged, but still readable and secure

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake backplate damp

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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VTF 508L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VTF 508L, 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 VTF 508L registered?

VTF 508L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is VTF 508L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTF 508L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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