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CPY 792L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,622 mi
Last recorded8,622 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPY 792L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 8,622 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded & weak

Nearside Rear tyre perished & staring to spilt

both front headlight beam patterns weak

slight play in propshaft

Pass 2 Jun 2017 8,021 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 8,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 7,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 7,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 7,987 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both retaining straps burst (2.5.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 7,987 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

rear axle nearside & offside rebound straps split & insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2014 7,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

neaerside & offside rear springs rebound straps split & insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2014 7,944 miles

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

n/s/r suspension strap loose and o/s broken

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,773 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 7,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/f outer sill holed

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,546 miles

Nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to split.

Offisde front floor corroded and general corrosion on underside of vechile and outer sills.

Oil leaks at engine and gearbox.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 69,985 miles

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

Offisde front floor corroded and general corrosion on underside of vechile and outer sills.

Oil leaks at engine and gearbox.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,477 miles

slight lift on offside front stub & bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,942 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 6,942 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,295 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 6,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Slight lift on o/s front stub pin.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 5,958 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 5,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CPY 792L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CPY 792L, 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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CPY 792L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 January 1973.

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