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BCA 566L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,667 mi
Last recorded67,667 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCA 566L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 67,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,318 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,838 miles

Central Rear slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,770 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 62,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front starting to crack

Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2016 62,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,690 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 62,654 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 62,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 62,262 miles

both rear tyres slite cracking

nearside front tyre slite cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slite cracking

nearside front tyre slite cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 55,988 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 55,987 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BCA 566L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BCA 566L, 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 BCA 566L?

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What year was BCA 566L registered?

BCA 566L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is BCA 566L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCA 566L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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