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GDF 414L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,962 mi
Last recorded39,962 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 414L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,962 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 39,942 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached locking nut split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached locking nut split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 39,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,738 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,981 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch slave cylinder and flexi hose slight leak and in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,938 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

parking brake cable fouling fuel tank

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,794 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GDF 414L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDF 414L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDF 414L registered?

GDF 414L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is GDF 414L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDF 414L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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