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OOO 422M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,109 mi
Last recorded4,109 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 422M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 4,109 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 May 2017 4,109 miles

Nearside brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 2,972 miles

front across axle brake pipe slightly corroded

front tyres perished

small corrosion hole ns footwell

Fail 16 May 2016 2,972 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front across axle brake pipe slightly corroded

front tyres perished

small corrosion hole ns footwell

Pass 7 May 2015 2,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2013 1,828 miles

offside and nearside front suspension has slight play in joints

Fail 6 Nov 2013 1,828 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside and nearside front suspension has slight play in joints

Pass 4 Oct 2012 1,801 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light scratching on offside windscreen

offside rear / nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2012 1,799 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light scratching on offside windscreen

offside rear / nearside rear tyres cracking

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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OOO 422M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OOO 422M, 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 OOO 422M registered?

OOO 422M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is OOO 422M safe to buy?

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