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OFD 12M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,984 mi
Last recorded25,984 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFD 12M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 25,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,957 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,962 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f and o/s/r suspension dampers have light misting of oil

Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,898 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,857 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,015 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,116 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 19,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,496 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 18,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,946 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,164 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 17,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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OFD 12M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFD 12M, 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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OFD 12M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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