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5998 MG

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,588 mi
Last recorded81,588 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5998 MG
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 81,588 miles

slight lift in n/s lower trunion joint

Pass 4 May 2017 81,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

slight lift in n/s lower trunion

Fail 4 May 2017 81,337 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

slight lift in n/s lower trunion

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,329 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,848 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,733 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,264 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 76,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,787 miles

coolant leak bottom hose area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light sidewall cracking to offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,056 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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5998 MG is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 5998 MG, 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.

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What year was 5998 MG registered?

5998 MG is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is 5998 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5998 MG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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