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LNK 200L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNK 200L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,038 miles

Offside Front kingpin has small amount of lift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 61,588 miles

lift found in o/s king pin and both steering rack track rods

Pass 13 May 2016 61,331 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

horn weak

Pass 26 May 2015 60,873 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small amount of lift in offside front kingpin

Pass 16 May 2014 60,467 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 60,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 59,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 59,314 miles

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

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

both king pins have small amount of lift

very slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 15 May 2012 59,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both king pins have small amount of lift

very slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,630 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,013 miles

offside front kingpin has small amount of lift

steering rack has small amount of end float

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,556 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,567 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,547 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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LNK 200L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNK 200L, 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 LNK 200L registered?

LNK 200L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 4 January 1973.

Is LNK 200L safe to buy?

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