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OGD 888M

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,985 mi
Last recorded15,985 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGD 888M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 15,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough steering lock partially engaging (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 13,440 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 13,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 12,114 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 12,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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OGD 888M is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OGD 888M, 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 OGD 888M registered?

OGD 888M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is OGD 888M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGD 888M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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