MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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..
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Rear brake application only just met may need service or repair
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
offside rear brake slightly binding
Oil leak
brake pipes greased
corrosion to underside
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
Oil leak
brake pipes greased
light corrosion to underside
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
brakepipes have been greased
oil leak
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG B?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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GFU 680L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1973.
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