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OBW 502M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,019 mi
Last recorded76,019 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 502M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 75,700 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 75,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 75,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 7,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,723 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,437 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 74,435 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,548 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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OBW 502M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBW 502M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBW 502M registered?

OBW 502M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is OBW 502M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBW 502M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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