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KUE 892L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,784 mi
Last recorded70,784 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUE 892L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,784 miles

Offside front brake back plate corroded and holed.

Slight distortion on rear brake drums.

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint.

nearside reversing light not working.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,275 miles

No nearside reversing light.

Slight coolant leak from bottom hose,

Slight play in offside inner rack joint,

Some play in front antiroll bar bushes.

inertia front belts fitted.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 70,273 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

No nearside reversing light.

Slight coolant leak from bottom hose,

Slight play in offside inner rack joint,

Some play in front antiroll bar bushes.

inertia front belts fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,775 miles

No nearside reversing light.

Some play in nearside front lower trunion.

Water leak off bottom hose.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,771 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

No nearside reversing light.

Some play in nearside front lower trunion.

Water leak off bottom hose.

Pass 14 May 2012 66,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2012 66,904 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,042 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,724 miles

front and rear number plates have honeycomb back ground

front number plate starting to separate

no n/s reverse light

Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear number plates have honeycomb back ground

front number plate starting to separate

no n/s reverse light

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate starting to separate

some play in inner rack joints

some play in lower trunions

Fail 11 Dec 2007 63,918 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate starting to separate

rear brakes noisy

some play in inner rack joints

some play in lower trunions

Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,413 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 63,413 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush getting worn

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 14 Dec 2005 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front numberplate starting to delaminate

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 14 Dec 2005 62,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front numberplate starting to delaminate

some play in o/s inner rack joint

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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KUE 892L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KUE 892L, 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.

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What year was KUE 892L registered?

KUE 892L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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