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OFN 678M

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,955 mi
Last recorded8,955 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFN 678M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2021 8,955 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 7,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 7,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 6,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 6,106 miles

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

rear axle rebound straps deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 4,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

font suspension has lift in trunions

Pass 19 Jul 2014 3,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OFN 678M is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OFN 678M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFN 678M registered?

OFN 678M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is OFN 678M safe to buy?

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