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OME 377L

1973 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,553 mi
Last recorded14,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOME 377L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,553 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside slight play in N/S wheel bearing

Rear brakes binding

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 May 2016 14,157 miles

oil leak on engine

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,843 miles

all tyres cracking.advised to change

oil leak on engine

slight bind on the o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,563 miles

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r shocker bottom bush deteriorating

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak on engine

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,374 miles

cracking to all tyres

handbrake high

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f brake pads worn low

oil leak on engine & gearbox

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 13,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracking to all tyres

handbrake high

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f brake pads worn low

oil leak on engine & gearbox

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,601 miles

cracking to n/s/f and both rear tyres

handbrake high

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,483 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

cracking to n/s/f tyre

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,226 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking

parking brake lazy on o/s

Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,815 miles

cracking to n/s/f & both rear tyres

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in n/s/f king pin

windscreen washers weak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,452 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s handbrake pivot sticking

o/s/r brake binding/grabbing slightly

slight cracking to n/s/f tyre

washers weak

Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,572 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,135 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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OME 377L is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OME 377L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OME 377L registered?

OME 377L is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is OME 377L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OME 377L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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