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OKS 875L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKS 875L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,248 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 53,248 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside indicators flash dull and also put Nearside indicators on dull. (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,986 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate damp

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (j))

rear axle has a slightly damp

Fail 21 Aug 2020 52,986 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate damp

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (j))

rear axle has a slightly damp

Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,791 miles

Nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,439 miles

drivers seat back angle adjustment is malfunctioning

handbrake is high in operation

light moisture from hub oil seal on nsr brake backing plate, brake is still functioning correctly

osf suspension bump stop is missing

slight osf and nsf wheel bearing play

Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

drivers seat back angle adjustment is malfunctioning

handbrake is high in operation

light moisture from hub oil seal on nsr brake backing plate, brake is still functioning correctly

osf suspension bump stop is missing

slight osf and nsf wheel bearing play

Pass 4 Feb 2017 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear NS Rear brake plate is damp, oil residue.

Offside Front Bump stop missing.

Fail 4 Feb 2017 52,300 miles

Nearside Rear NS Rear brake plate is damp, oil residue.

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose Replaced security clip. (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade breaking, repaired (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bump stop missing.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade angle reset. (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,118 miles

light wear in osr spring rear mount

nsr axle tether missing

osf suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,511 miles

nsf headlight deteriated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,301 miles

slight oil leak around nsr brake backing plate

steering rack boots perished

washers weak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,417 miles

nsf steering rack gaitor deteriated

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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OKS 875L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue 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 OKS 875L, 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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OKS 875L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 26 January 1973.

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