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CAJ 977L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,167 mi
Last recorded22,167 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAJ 977L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 20,846 miles

bad oil leaks from oil cooler and engine

headlamp reflector deteriorated and dull

top steering column bush worn

wear/movement in steering column u/j

wipers not clearing screen

Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

bad oil leaks from oil cooler and engine

headlamp reflector deteriorated and dull

top steering column bush worn

wear/movement in steering column u/j

wipers not clearing screen

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,072 miles

rotational movement at steering wheel

Fail 23 Apr 2015 20,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mount missing

long h/brake travel

propshaft bolts loose

rotational movement at steering wheel

wiper clearing action poor

Pass 7 May 2014 18,799 miles

freeplay detected at steering wheel

front brake hoses deteriorated

headlamp output poor

Fail 6 May 2014 18,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

freeplay detected at steering wheel

front brake hoses deteriorated

headlamp output poor

Fail 14 May 2013 18,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2013 18,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2011 17,084 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,070 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 17,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,938 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,763 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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CAJ 977L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CAJ 977L, 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 CAJ 977L registered?

CAJ 977L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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