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KEG 280L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,139 mi
Last recorded39,139 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEG 280L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 39,139 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure floor aera holed (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill rotted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor aera holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure floor aera holed (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside sill rotted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor aera holed (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 38,254 miles

vehical heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

vehical heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,979 miles

Oil leak

undersealed

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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KEG 280L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KEG 280L, 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

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What year was KEG 280L registered?

KEG 280L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is KEG 280L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEG 280L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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