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OCG 686L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,698 mi
Last recorded22,698 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCG 686L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,698 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 22,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,093 miles

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

slight rock and lift in n/s vertical link, efficient at test.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,093 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

slight rock and lift in n/s vertical link, efficient at test.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,325 miles

o/s front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

slight corosion n/s inner central rib

some play in rear axle / drive shafts

Fail 31 Mar 2012 12,317 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

slight corosion n/s inner central rib

some play in rear axle / drive shafts

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear wheel arch starting to rust

Fail 29 Mar 2011 10,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 20 May 2010 10,207 miles

sever coolant leak from radiator

some play in n/s/f king pin and some lift in both king pins

Fail 18 May 2010 10,207 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

sever coolant leak from radiator

some play in n/s/f king pin and some lift in both king pins

Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,662 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,526 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 9,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlight reflectors deteriated.

Nearside front lower kin g pin play in ,close to limits.

Offside front inner steering rack joint play in.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,086 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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OCG 686L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OCG 686L, 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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OCG 686L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 10 July 1973.

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