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OOO 430M

1973 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,048 mi
Last recorded84,048 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT V844,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 430M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 84,048 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 84,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,941 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres have slight perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,931 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 83,931 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,931 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 83,931 miles

Nearside Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,865 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working goes off by itself when steering turned (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,865 miles

Front kingpins have slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 83,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front kingpins have slight play

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

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

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

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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OOO 430M is a 1973 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,800 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OOO 430M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OOO 430M registered?

OOO 430M is a 1973 MG B GT V8, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is OOO 430M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOO 430M shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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