1973 MG B 1.8L Petrol · NAT 518M
1973 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1973. Recorded mileage 33,592 miles. MOT valid until 06/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1798cc
NAT 518M Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 33,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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NAT 518M Mileage History
- 04/06/202426,640 mi
- 28/07/202530,556 mi+3,916 mi
- 08/08/202530,618 mi+62 mi
- 08/07/202633,592 mi+2,974 mi
Average of roughly 3,324 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
NAT 518M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Mg B (NAT 518M) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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