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BUO 218L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUO 218L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,120 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 444,966 miles

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

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

Rear rear propshaft uj slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2014 44,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,513 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,360 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 44,360 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,235 miles

Both near side and off side seat belts slow to retract.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Very slight bind to near side and off side rear brakes.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,143 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,890 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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BUO 218L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BUO 218L, 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 BUO 218L registered?

BUO 218L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is BUO 218L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUO 218L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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