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GSU 892L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,159 mi
Last recorded62,159 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 892L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,975 miles

Corrosion and lots of underseal around leaf spring mounts

Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,551 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 61,535 miles

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.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,035 miles

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

corrosion to underbody and welding repairs

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 16 Jul 2007 59,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,983 miles

engine&gearbox oil leaks

surface corrosion to underbody in places,repairs been made

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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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.

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