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GJG 464L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,458 mi
Last recorded7,458 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJG 464L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 7,458 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 7,458 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 7 May 2014 7,209 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 7,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 6,888 miles

imbalance rear brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,703 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 6,703 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 4,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,666 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 4,666 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 May 2008 3,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 2,678 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 2,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 497 miles

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

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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GJG 464L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJG 464L, 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 GJG 464L registered?

GJG 464L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is GJG 464L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJG 464L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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