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OAY 50M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,418 mi
Last recorded40,418 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAY 50M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,418 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 40,370 miles

play in wiper linkages

Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 40,123 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside chassis areas slight play in wheel bearings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,764 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various front suspension and steering rubber bushes perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,721 miles

Coolant leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

steering shaft universal joint slight play

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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OAY 50M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OAY 50M, 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 OAY 50M registered?

OAY 50M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 6 September 1973.

Is OAY 50M safe to buy?

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