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40 LTO

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 LTO
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,319 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,248 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,006 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 96,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 96,407 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,893 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 95,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 95,416 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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40 LTO is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 LTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 40 LTO?

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What year was 40 LTO registered?

40 LTO is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is 40 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 LTO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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