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OBO 353M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,730 mi
Last recorded17,730 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBO 353M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 17,730 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2017 15,137 miles

slight play both nearside wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 14 84T (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 13,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 14 84T (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,433 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outter sill panels corroded but coverd by trims

Pass 6 Mar 2010 10,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 10,328 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,156 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 10,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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OBO 353M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBO 353M, 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 OBO 353M registered?

OBO 353M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is OBO 353M safe to buy?

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