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OCL 777M

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,309 mi
Last recorded55,309 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 777M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 55,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,904 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 54,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 52,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 52,142 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,464 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,464 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,569 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 47,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,561 miles

Offside Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 47,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,526 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,526 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,734 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 46,734 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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OCL 777M is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OCL 777M, 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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OCL 777M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 22 August 1973.

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