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GFU 680L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFU 680L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 98,682 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,665 miles

Central Rear Inner Spare wheel insecure in carrier NEEDS BOLT REFITTING (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn BEARING DROPPED OUT (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark WELL BELOW MAX (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective CAP STOPPED VENTING . PULLING DENTING FUEL TANK . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower LOWER LIP OF WHEEL ARCH ROTTON . MUD FLAP LOSE

Offside Front Lower DOOR SEAL HANGING OFF.

NO BRAKE LEAKS CAN BE SEEN. SYSTEM. NEEDES FULL SYSTEM TO BE CHECKED. SINGLE SYSTEM BRAKE FITTED..

Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,258 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and low tread - n/s/r mud flap rubbing on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 98,231 miles

Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear flexi hose to T piece (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and low tread - n/s/r mud flap rubbing on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,647 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 97,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit cable tied in (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier cable tied in (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe damaged rubbing on rd spring (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brakes imbalanced across an axle low on balance test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake servo inoperative not working (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering system slightly rough needs greace (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration co content to high at 8.84 p% (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,397 miles

Rear brake application only just met may need service or repair

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 97,276 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,637 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jun 2014 95,710 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,441 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

light corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

light corrosion to underside

offside rear drum damp but no signs of leaking brake fluid

Pass 6 Jun 2012 95,268 miles

brakepipes have been greased

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 94,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,445 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 93,833 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 93,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 93,213 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 93,165 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and ofside front bump rubbers missing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,282 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 90,443 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 90,443 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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GFU 680L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GFU 680L, 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 GFU 680L registered?

GFU 680L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is GFU 680L safe to buy?

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