MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle has underbody surface corosion
Corrosion and lots of underseal around leaf spring mounts
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Corrosion and lots of underseal around leaf spring mounts
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split.
Rear brake application slightly uneven. Not considered excessive.
Slight corrosion vehicle sill panels.
Slight lift/movement offside front suspension king pin.
Slight pulsing rear brakes.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front wishbone bushes are perished
both rear shocker bushes are perished
sligh corrorosion to both sills
underbody heavily coverd in underseal
welding repares made to underbody in places
Front lower arms bushes perished and cracking
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Small crack to offside mirror
Vehicle underbody heavily undersealed
Water leak from engine
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front wipers starting to split
corrosion to pedal box mountings
corrosion to underbody and various welding repairs
inner and outer sill/wing starting to seperate
offside wing mirror glass cracked
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion to underbody and welding repairs
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion to under body and welding repairs
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
engine&gearbox oil leaks
surface corrosion to underbody in places,repairs been made
How Reliable is the MG B?
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GSU 892L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GSU 892L, 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 GSU 892L registered?
GSU 892L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1973.
Is GSU 892L safe to buy?
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