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VTU 4M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,387 mi
Last recorded21,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTU 4M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 21,387 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 21,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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 4M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4M, 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 VTU 4M?

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What year was VTU 4M registered?

VTU 4M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1973.

Is VTU 4M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTU 4M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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