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GEL 199L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

22,872 mi
Last recorded22,872 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 199L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 22,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 19,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 15,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,650 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 13,568 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator bottom hose wet

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secured ok (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) some play in both rack joints

Fail 20 Jun 2022 13,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at pump union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak radiator bottom hose wet

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secured ok (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) some play in both rack joints

Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,506 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 13,506 miles

Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 13,297 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 13,297 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,150 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 13,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,058 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 12,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 12,708 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,320 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,202 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 12,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,893 miles

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

rear diff noisy in operation

Pass 7 Jul 2010 11,652 miles

exhaust mid mounting broken

oil leak from the nearside rear axel

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,812 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 10,810 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

vehicle corroded and welding done from inside

Fail 23 Mar 2007 10,597 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

vehicle rusty and welding from inside

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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GEL 199L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GEL 199L, 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 GEL 199L registered?

GEL 199L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 26 March 1973.

Is GEL 199L safe to buy?

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