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GPN 220L

1973 MG B

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2,088 mi
Last recorded2,088 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 220L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 2,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 2,089 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring anchor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring anchor area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 2,089 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

Non-obligatory mirror damaged (offside)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 2,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Main beam tell tale not working

Non-obligatory mirror damaged (offside)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 2,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 2,089 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 2,089 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 2,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 2,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 2,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 1,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 16 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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GPN 220L is a 1973 MG B in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GPN 220L, 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 GPN 220L registered?

GPN 220L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is GPN 220L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPN 220L shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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