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LNK 20L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,291 mi
Last recorded35,291 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNK 20L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 35,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 35,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring font mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side hand brake weak

Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,227 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 53,419 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 6 May 2009 53,401 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 19 May 2008 31,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,534 miles

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 20L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 20L, 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 20L registered?

LNK 20L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is LNK 20L safe to buy?

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