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MMS 853P

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,407 mi
Last recorded69,407 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMS 853P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,407 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Park brake efficiency just met 19%

Pass 23 Mar 2017 68,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,600 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in underseal

chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Oct 2011 60,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in underseal

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 26 May 2009 60,172 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 60,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 59,335 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 59,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,160 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 59,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.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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MMS 853P is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 MMS 853P, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMS 853P registered?

MMS 853P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 19 August 1975.

Is MMS 853P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMS 853P shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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