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OGA 690M

1973 MG B GT

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,005 mi
Last recorded18,005 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGA 690M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,005 miles

Slight play in steering column universal joint.

Various areas of underside welded and covered by underseal.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,541 miles

Fuel hose between fuel tank and pump perishing.

Nearside front brake hose perishing.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes perishing.

Slight lift in nearside king pin.

Various areas of underside repaired by welding. Unable to properly inspect areas due to underseal covering.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 14,662 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 13,356 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 1 Dec 2012 13,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,193 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 12,189 miles

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

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

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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OGA 690M is a 1973 MG B GT in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OGA 690M, 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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What year was OGA 690M registered?

OGA 690M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 11 October 1973.

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