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GOB 457L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

727 mi
Last recorded727 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOB 457L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 727 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 636 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in top bearing (2.2.2 (b))

slight roughness in steering rack.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in top bearing (2.2.2 (b))

slight roughness in steering rack.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,965 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,526 miles

All tyres perished

slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 20 Jul 2015 98,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres perished

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,461 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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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GOB 457L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GOB 457L, 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 GOB 457L registered?

GOB 457L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is GOB 457L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOB 457L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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