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HWO 860L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWO 860L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,583 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,415 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,231 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,561 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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HWO 860L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWO 860L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HWO 860L?

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What year was HWO 860L registered?

HWO 860L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is HWO 860L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWO 860L shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HWO 860L have outstanding finance?

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