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BVW 753L

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,650 mi
Last recorded60,650 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 753L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2021 60,650 miles

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached all four arm nuts not locked. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front floor pan to gearbox housing.

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight free play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2020 59,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,385 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,379 miles

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

Nearside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,123 miles

Offside floor slightly corroded

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 57,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,515 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 55,505 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,243 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 42,231 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight play in o/s front hub bearing †

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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BVW 753L is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BVW 753L, 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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What year was BVW 753L registered?

BVW 753L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1973.

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