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LNK 432L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

22,595 mi
Last recorded22,595 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNK 432L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 22,595 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,437 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 22,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill repair cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub leaking oil

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured positive battery cable (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,194 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub oil seal

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,088 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 22,074 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing column on chassis (2.2.D.2a)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 21,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 21,538 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,497 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 21,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

clutch master cylinder area damp

nearside rear back plate damp

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,379 miles

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

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,379 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlamp switch worn

slight leak at hub nearside rear seal

Fail 14 Jun 2010 20,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlamp switch worn

slight leak at hub nearside rear seal

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 20,347 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,236 miles

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

metal fuel pipes very corroded ?

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split ?

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking oil ?

Fail 22 Jul 2008 20,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

metal fuel pipes very corroded ?

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split ?

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking oil ?

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,071 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 432L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LNK 432L, 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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LNK 432L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 10 January 1973.

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