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OBW 641M

1973 MG GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

39,498 mi
Last recorded39,498 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 MG GT69,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 641M
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,498 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded with a small hole

the nsr and osr wheel arches are slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 39,483 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell bulkhead corroded and holed (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay bulkhead corroded and holed (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill corrode and holed

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,334 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,496 miles

corrosion in front nearside bumper mount

differential oil leak

surface corrosion in offside and nearside rear sills

Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,411 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,162 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside rear axle strap poor

Fail 18 Nov 2010 31,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside rear axle strap poor

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear sill end cap corroded

rear axle strap frayed

Fail 26 Nov 2008 29,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear sill end cap corroded

rear axle strap frayed

Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,321 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 28,321 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front chassis crossbeam and suspension parts corroded

general corrosion under body

Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,157 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 26,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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OBW 641M is a 1973 MG GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 69,344 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBW 641M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OBW 641M is a 1973 MG GT, first registered on 19 December 1973.

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