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VTU 246M

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTU 246M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,199 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 96,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

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

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

Rear Check straps broken

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,590 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,913 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,014 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,112 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight lift on nearside & offside king pins.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 92,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight lift on nearside & offside king pins.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,021 miles

Battery insecure.

Exhaust mounting broken.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside & offside wipers split.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,962 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 89,957 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,628 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 84,953 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,707 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 82,658 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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VTU 246M is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VTU 246M, 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 VTU 246M registered?

VTU 246M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1973.

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