MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BWP 355M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1973.
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