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OHT 398M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,114 mi
Last recorded21,114 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHT 398M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,114 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 21,114 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,112 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,109 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 21,109 miles

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

front suspension worn,n/s mirror loose,o/s/f inner & outer sill corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,105 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 21,105 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

steering system worn,engine misfire,h/brake travel high

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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OHT 398M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OHT 398M, 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 OHT 398M registered?

OHT 398M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OHT 398M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHT 398M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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