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OBC 480M

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,802 mi
Last recorded73,802 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBC 480M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 73,802 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,805 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,461 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 73,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 73,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 72,551 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 72,551 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,469 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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OBC 480M is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBC 480M, 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 OBC 480M registered?

OBC 480M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 10 October 1973.

Is OBC 480M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBC 480M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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