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GOK 642L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,710 mi
Last recorded10,710 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOK 642L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 10,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 10,133 miles

excessive amount of underseal

Fail 26 May 2020 10,133 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

excessive amount of underseal

Pass 1 May 2019 9,488 miles

underside of car has been undersealed at time of mot test

Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 8,437 miles

underside has underseal at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

underside has heavy underseal at time of test

Pass 1 May 2015 7,275 miles

underside has heavy underseal at time of test

Pass 13 May 2014 6,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,523 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 6,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 6,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AS SLIGHT CORROSION

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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GOK 642L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GOK 642L, 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

How do I check the history of GOK 642L?

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What year was GOK 642L registered?

GOK 642L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is GOK 642L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOK 642L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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