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NEW 988M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,514 mi
Last recorded46,514 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 988M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,514 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,067 miles

n/s/r tyre inner slight lump as shown to customer

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,443 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,119 miles

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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NEW 988M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NEW 988M, 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

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What year was NEW 988M registered?

NEW 988M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 29 August 1973.

Is NEW 988M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEW 988M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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