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BBK 594M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,571 mi
Last recorded11,571 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 594M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 11,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat removed

Offside Rear hand brake performance not as good as could be

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine mount bolts not fully secure 1x either side

Fail 16 Nov 2021 11,555 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

dampness around fuel sender area

Pass 14 May 2009 7,481 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 7,481 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2008 6,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2007 6,350 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 6,350 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 6,071 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BBK 594M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBK 594M, 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 BBK 594M registered?

BBK 594M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is BBK 594M safe to buy?

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