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BBN 662L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,651 mi
Last recorded15,651 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBN 662L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 12,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,707 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 11,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 11,007 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,276 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering wheel has slight movment in the splines

Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,038 miles

slight ply in n/side kingpin bush

Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,233 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,833 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 3,359 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 3,359 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,863 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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BBN 662L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BBN 662L, 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

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What year was BBN 662L registered?

BBN 662L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is BBN 662L safe to buy?

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