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OHU 469M

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,538 mi
Last recorded95,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 469M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 95,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 95,538 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 95,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 94,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 94,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 94,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 33,448 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRUNION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear half shaft oil seals weeping

Fail 30 Jul 2019 93,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear half shaft oil seals weeping

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,736 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 91,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,499 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,414 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 89,414 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,531 miles

Nearside rear hub seal has a slight leak

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear universal propshaft joint has slight play.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,189 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,189 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,838 miles

Slight play in r/h steering rack.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 87,544 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 86,637 miles

Front propshaft universal joint worn to excess

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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OHU 469M is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OHU 469M, 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 OHU 469M registered?

OHU 469M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 7 August 1973.

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