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GKA 354L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,329 mi
Last recorded33,329 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKA 354L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,329 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 33,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 33,033 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GKA 354L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GKA 354L, 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 GKA 354L registered?

GKA 354L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is GKA 354L safe to buy?

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