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DRU 466L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

21,571 mi
Last recorded21,571 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRU 466L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 21,571 miles

Nearside Rear axle strap perished

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

Offside Rear axle strap perished

Fail 12 Oct 2022 21,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Check strap damaged

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

Offside Rear Check strap damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 21,453 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,435 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 21,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 21,419 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,355 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 21,345 miles

Direction indicator not working all nearside (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both drop sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust noisy

front anti roll bar links top bushes worn

movement in offside front king pin

rear suspension rebound straps snapped

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2014 21,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bonnet damaged

front bumper missing

rear axle straps broken

slight play offside trunion

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,651 miles

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

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

front bumper missing

nearside sill replaced welding poor

offside front floor corroding not holed

offside front inner wing panel corroded not prescribed

rear axle straps disconnected

steering column play when pulled towards you

Fail 19 Jan 2011 17,489 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front bumper missing

nearside sill replaced welding poor

offside front floor corroding not holed

offside front inner wing panel corroded not prescribed

rear axle straps disconnected

steering column play when pulled towards you

Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,358 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 11,358 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 6,309 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 6,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 3,652 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 3,643 miles

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

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

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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DRU 466L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 DRU 466L, 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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DRU 466L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 2 February 1973.

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