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OJF 669M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,753 mi
Last recorded75,753 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJF 669M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 75,753 miles

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

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

corrosion to lower sil

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,366 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers in poor condition

slight leak of oil gearbox area

slight play front both steering arms

Fail 23 Jul 2008 69,954 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wipers in poor condition

slight leak of oil gearbox area

slight play front both steering arms

Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,075 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2006 68,920 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 68,882 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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OJF 669M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OJF 669M, 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 OJF 669M registered?

OJF 669M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 November 1973.

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