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GKT 506L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,725 mi
Last recorded5,725 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKT 506L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 5,725 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 4,690 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 4,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 3,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 1,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 772 miles

Offside Rear axle leaking oil around hub area

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,676 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2015 98,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

surface rust on rear chassis rails and edges of floors

Pass 24 May 2012 97,741 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,943 miles

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

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

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 96,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 96,776 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bulkhead starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2008 96,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

b ulk heah corroded

brake pipe@ bulk head corroded

play in n/s/f track rod end

play in steering collumn top bush

Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,627 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 96,626 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight leak from fuel tank

brake pipe going across bulck head rusty

offside handbrake cable rubbing slightly on fuel tank

Pass 3 Jun 2006 96,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 96,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GKT 506L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GKT 506L, 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 GKT 506L registered?

GKT 506L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 January 1973.

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