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DKG 254L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,226 mi
Last recorded7,226 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKG 254L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 7,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunions slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 7,226 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunions slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 7,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,833 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,745 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 6,744 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH BATTERYS INSECURE

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAS SURFACE CRACKS ON OUTER WALLS

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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DKG 254L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DKG 254L, 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 DKG 254L registered?

DKG 254L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 April 1973.

Is DKG 254L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKG 254L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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