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OMW 987M

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,377 mi
Last recorded16,377 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMW 987M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,377 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 16,377 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,169 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,584 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakes have a slight judder

both front flexible brake hoses have a covering in a section,though not deteriorated or bulging under pressure

fuel cap has some movement when fastened,though secure at time of inspection

nearside front suspension top rubber bush perish cracking

slight movement/play at steering wheel shaft top column

Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 6,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 6,927 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 6,925 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,943 miles

Oil cooler pipe rubbing on steering column.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 2,943 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil cooler pipe rubbing on steering column.

Fail 5 Apr 2007 99,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,997 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 94,800 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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OMW 987M is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OMW 987M, 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 OMW 987M registered?

OMW 987M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 6 December 1973.

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The MOT history for OMW 987M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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