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LNK 288L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1872cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,654 mi
Last recorded91,654 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNK 288L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,872cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 91,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 81,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 79,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 77,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 75,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 73,799 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,335 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 66,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 64,662 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 288L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,872cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 288L, 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

How do I check the history of LNK 288L?

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What year was LNK 288L registered?

LNK 288L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is LNK 288L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNK 288L shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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