MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,462 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Slight play in both upper king pin joints
Front various suspension arm bushes deteriorating, not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wiper loose but secure
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil on engine and gearbox areas
vehicle underbody coated in underseal
Clutch master cylinder damp at rear poss slight weep
Front Both front upper king pin joints/bearings have movement
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts have slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wiper slightly insecure but not likely to fall off
Oil on engine area
Oil on gearbox area
Underbody of vehicle covered with body seal.
Rear Fuel system component leaking Rear fuel pump union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Clutch master cylinder damp at rear poss slight weep
Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting broken ( rattling on exhaust system) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Both front upper king pin joints/bearings have movement
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seat belts have slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front wipers not checked due to insufficient fluid from washers
Intake breather pipe from engine block split open allowing engine to idle poor
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil on engine area
Oil on gearbox area
Rear Fuel tank sender unit damp round seal
Underbody of vehicle covered with body seal.
Front both lower arm suspension bushes cracked
Front both seat belts slow to retract
Front smear from wipers
Offside Front slight play in o/s king pin (bottom)
oil on engine gear box and rear diff
o/s/f tyre tread perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/f tyre tread perishing
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipes rubbing slightly against chassis
Front wipers smearing
Light scratching on windscreen
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak from transmission and differential
Oil leak
offside front tyre slightly perished
outer skin on rear exhaust corroded but not leaking
reverse lights inop
slight corrosion at bottom of windscreen
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
suspect offside front inner sill plate loose (rattling) but plastic cover prevents detailed inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
suspect offside front inner sill plate loose (rattling) but plastic cover prevents detailed inspection
Different size tyres on front and rear axles
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Slight play to offside front king pin
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Different size tyres on front and rear axles
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play to offside front king pin
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OED 500M is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OED 500M, 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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OED 500M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1973.
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