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BRB 44L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,707 mi
Last recorded7,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRB 44L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2016 7,707 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor castle section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,607 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 7,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion hole offside rear inner sill

front brakes binding slightly

offside floor to sill corrosion

offside front window will not open

slight play at steering wheel to column

slight play both offside front suspension joints

Pass 25 Jun 2012 7,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some play offside front king pin

wheels off inspection rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 6 Jun 2011 6,951 miles

nearside front brake binding

slight oil leak offside rear shock absorber

some wear offside front anti roll bar bush

Pass 20 May 2010 6,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear no plate light loose

some wear offside front king pin lower thrust

Fail 20 May 2010 6,750 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear no plate light loose

some wear offside front king pin lower thrust

Pass 21 May 2009 6,564 miles

front disc pads appear low

slight oil leak offside rear shock absorber

some corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch wheel off required to inspect

some wear offside front king pin

Fail 12 May 2009 6,564 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

front disc pads appear low

slight oil leak offside rear shock absorber

some corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch wheel off required to inspect

some wear offside front king pin

Pass 23 May 2008 6,520 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise only ,reflective,coloured number plates required for vehicles manufactured after jan 01st 1973

Pass 17 May 2007 6,267 miles

off side rear bumper overider loose

Pass 23 May 2006 5,973 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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BRB 44L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BRB 44L, 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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BRB 44L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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