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BVJ 500L

1973 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,911 mi
Last recorded56,911 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVJ 500L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 56,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,683 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,353 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,692 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 54,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,799 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,059 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f lower wishbone.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,132 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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BVJ 500L is a 1973 MG B GT in Purple 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 BVJ 500L, 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 BVJ 500L?

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What year was BVJ 500L registered?

BVJ 500L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is BVJ 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVJ 500L 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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