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BGV 555L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,383 mi
Last recorded57,383 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGV 555L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,383 miles

offside rear brake pipe twisted slightly

slight bind nearside front brake

underbody repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake pipe twisted slightly

slight bind nearside front brake

underbody repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,360 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

play in steering rack advise further inspection

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2016 57,355 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake fluid low

play in steering rack advise further inspection

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,340 miles

play in steering rack

rear brakes sticking advise inspection

vehicle under body undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,305 miles

general underbody corrosion and undersealed all over

inbalance in rear brakes and handbrake

Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,201 miles

steering stiff

underbody corrosion and repairs

underbody heavily undersealed

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

inbalance in rear brakes

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2013 57,199 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

inbalance in rear brakes

slight wear in steering rack

underbody corrosion and repairs

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,002 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,661 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,339 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

steering slight tight from lock to lock

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,177 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2007 56,177 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jun 2006 55,717 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,717 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 55,717 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BGV 555L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BGV 555L, 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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BGV 555L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 9 February 1973.

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