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GOX 661L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,373 mi
Last recorded11,373 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOX 661L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 11,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunnion grease seals in poor condition

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower trunnion grease seals in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

play in steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2020 11,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower trunnion grease seals in poor condition

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower trunnion grease seals in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2011 11,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,875 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 10,861 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight roughness at offside front whel bearing

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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GOX 661L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GOX 661L, 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 GOX 661L?

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What year was GOX 661L registered?

GOX 661L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is GOX 661L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOX 661L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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