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DDH 130L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

2,115 mi
Last recorded2,115 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 130L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 2,115 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,545 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 1,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion slight play and rusty liquid visible seeping out from joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shockers no damping effort and leaking oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill support rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint trunion has excessive lift (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion slight play and rusty liquid visible seeping out from joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shockers no damping effort and leaking oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,246 miles

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

both front shockers offer no damping effect of any sort

Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,246 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 12 inch section of chassis needs removing and replacing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings visible due to insecure wing at bottom (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front shockers offer no damping effect of any sort

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,656 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in near side front trunions

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in near side front trunions

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,785 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 94,785 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,228 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

underbody undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2013 93,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2012 92,999 miles

front wishbone rubber bushes perished & split

Pass 29 Apr 2011 92,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,888 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 92,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 92,663 miles

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

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

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

near side front floor pan corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2006 92,596 miles

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

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

chassis to gear box mounting corroding

slight lift in o/s front king pin thrust

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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DDH 130L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DDH 130L, 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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DDH 130L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 March 1973.

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