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OKT 884M

1973 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,537 mi
Last recorded82,537 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKT 884M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 82,537 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,441 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 82,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,404 miles

advise tyre's showing ageing on sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,308 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ex weak & rusty

horn weak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres have small age cracks in sidewalls

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,859 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

horn a bit weak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,891 miles

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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OKT 884M is a 1973 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OKT 884M, 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 OKT 884M registered?

OKT 884M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 11 December 1973.

Is OKT 884M safe to buy?

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