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JBC 753L

1973 MG GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,149 mi
Last recorded76,149 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG GT69,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 753L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,081 miles

both nearside brakes slight binding

engine , gearbox and overdrive leaking oil

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,638 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,561 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,017 miles

corrosion to n/s/f lower wing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,760 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 74,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

staining to fuel tank seals+joins

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

staining to fuel tank seals+joins

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,558 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,558 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,087 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 72,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,008 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 72,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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JBC 753L is a 1973 MG GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1973 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 69,344 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBC 753L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was JBC 753L registered?

JBC 753L is a 1973 MG GT, first registered on 22 June 1973.

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