1973 MG B 1.8L Petrol · ORP 365M
1973 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 1973. Recorded mileage 12,933 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ORP 365M Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 12,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ORP 365M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Mg B (ORP 365M) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
ORP 365M Mileage History
- 09/05/200624,877 mi
- 09/05/200624,877 mi
- 08/05/200726,446 mi+1,569 mi
- 07/05/200829,455 mi+3,009 mi
- 22/04/2009629 mi-28,826 mi
- 12/08/20101,286 mi+657 mi
- 08/08/201138 mi-1,248 mi
- 22/06/2012327 mi+289 mi
- 28/06/20132,115 mi+1,788 mi
- 12/06/20143,841 mi+1,726 mi
- 02/06/20155,278 mi+1,437 mi
- 28/06/20166,395 mi+1,117 mi
- 05/07/20178,186 mi+1,791 mi
- 06/07/20178,186 mi
- 22/06/20189,283 mi+1,097 mi
- 22/06/20189,283 mi
- 18/06/201910,452 mi+1,169 mi
- 19/06/201910,464 mi+12 mi
- 26/06/202011,190 mi+726 mi
- 23/08/202111,502 mi+312 mi
- 23/08/202111,502 mi
- 08/02/202312,176 mi+674 mi
- 22/04/202512,618 mi+442 mi
- 06/08/202612,933 mi+315 mi
Average of roughly -590 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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