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OMB 5L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,264 mi
Last recorded82,264 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMB 5L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 82,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,423 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,423 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,542 miles

Propshaft rear U/J is worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 74,649 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 74,649 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 74,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 72,556 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,835 miles

Exhaust centre box has a repair and is considered durable at this time on a good condition system.

Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,770 miles

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.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 71,030 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 71,030 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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