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ONT 187M

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,853 mi
Last recorded89,853 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONT 187M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,853 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 89,853 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,382 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,375 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,230 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,839 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,246 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 88,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,463 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 875,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Mar 2008 87,389 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts/components,inner and outer sills,bulkhead,front inner wings,ferrules

Fail 14 Feb 2008 87,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,ferrules,inner front wings/bulkhead

Pass 16 May 2006 85,593 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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ONT 187M is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ONT 187M, 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 ONT 187M registered?

ONT 187M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is ONT 187M safe to buy?

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