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BWP 355M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,772 mi
Last recorded93,772 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 355M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 93,772 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

no vin plate found (pre 01/08/1980)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

no vin plate found (pre 01/08/1980)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 93,601 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrossion to o/s lower wing

corrossion to rear panel (above exhaust tail pipe)

drivers sun visor cannot be stowed in up position

no vin plate found on vehicle (pre 01/08/1980 )

only one spot light working ans other damaged

wiring passing through o/s & n/s inner wings are not fitted with grommets

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,728 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

corrosion in offside rear lower wing

corrosion to rear panel

idle speed is slightly high

most of the welding repairs are of a poor quality

nearside front floor is inadequately repaired

nearside front floor to chassis is inadequately repaired

nearside rear leaf spring bush is perished

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

offside rear inner wing is corroded

wiring passing through nearside & offside inner wings are not fitted in grommet

Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

centre exhaust box hanger is insecure

corrosion in offside rear lower wing

corrosion to rear panel

idle speed is slightly high

nearside front floor is inadequately repaired

nearside front floor to chassis is inadequately repaired

nearside rear leaf spring is perished

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

offside front tyre slightly perished on inner sidewall

offside rear inner wing is corroded

offside reverse light is inop

wipers are poor to clear screen

wiring passing through nearside & offside inner wings are not fitted in grommet

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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BWP 355M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 BWP 355M, 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 BWP 355M registered?

BWP 355M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1973.

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