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GDG 655L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,699 mi
Last recorded17,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDG 655L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 17,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 16,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,622 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 15,622 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery box corroding

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

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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GDG 655L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GDG 655L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDG 655L registered?

GDG 655L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1973.

Is GDG 655L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDG 655L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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