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DLJ 707L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,351 mi
Last recorded10,351 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 707L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,351 miles

Coolant leak

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

light switch worn

rear axle check straps perished

Fail 8 Oct 2011 10,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,657 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 8,646 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 6,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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DLJ 707L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLJ 707L, 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 DLJ 707L registered?

DLJ 707L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is DLJ 707L safe to buy?

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