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GED 177L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,533 mi
Last recorded46,533 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGED 177L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,578 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,659 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 39,659 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel inoperative pedal on floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking pipe to servo (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,239 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,850 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 26,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,733 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 24,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,440 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 24,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 24,078 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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GED 177L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GED 177L, 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

How do I check the history of GED 177L?

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What year was GED 177L registered?

GED 177L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 July 1973.

Is GED 177L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GED 177L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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