MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Propshaft rear U/J is worn.
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust centre box has a repair and is considered durable at this time on a good condition system.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Propshaft rear flange bolts are loose.
exhaust centre box has a repair and is considered durable at this time on a good condition system.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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OMB 5L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 OMB 5L, 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 OMB 5L registered?
OMB 5L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 February 1973.
Is OMB 5L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OMB 5L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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