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KJU 575L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,154 mi
Last recorded16,154 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJU 575L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 16,154 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 16,023 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 15,638 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,056 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 14,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,961 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,681 miles

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

off side rear wheel parking slightly down on effort

slight noise from both near side and off side front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Oct 2010 10,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side rear wheel parking slightly down on effort

slight noise from both near side and off side front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,247 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 9,247 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,087 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 6,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 6,070 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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KJU 575L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJU 575L, 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 KJU 575L registered?

KJU 575L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is KJU 575L safe to buy?

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