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DCD 943L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,245 mi
Last recorded47,245 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCD 943L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

right hand front floor corroded and holed

Fail 25 Apr 2016 47,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

right hand front floor corroded and holed

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,497 miles

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

corrosion on underbody

left hand rear axle support strap broken

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion on underbody

left hand rear axle support strap broken

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,550 miles

1. l/h rear axle check strap broken.2.CORROSION ON .1,front chassis.2,fuel pipe and tank .

Fail 19 Apr 2012 45,550 miles

1. l/h rear axle check strap broken.2.CORROSION ON .1,front chassis.2,fuel pipe and tank .

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,559 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 43,557 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

1.free travel in hand brake . 2.light corrosion on underframe.

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 42,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,421 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 41,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,719 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 39,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,549 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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DCD 943L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DCD 943L, 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 DCD 943L registered?

DCD 943L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 4 April 1973.

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