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OLJ 464M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,136 mi
Last recorded65,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 464M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,136 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2016 65,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,949 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,556 miles

rust overnear side rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 55,404 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 55,402 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

underside of vechicle rusting

n/s/f bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 52,938 miles

1 play in steering rack in limit.2 play in king pins in limit.3 hand brake just in limit.

Fail 4 Jul 2005 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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OLJ 464M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLJ 464M, 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 OLJ 464M registered?

OLJ 464M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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