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OPE 189L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,822 mi
Last recorded29,822 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPE 189L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,822 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 29,814 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s &o/s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

offside rear brake binding when vehicle raised , needs attention

underneath of vehicle & all steering , suspension & brake components very rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,692 miles

oil leaks

underneath of vehicle & all steering , suspension & brake components very rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2016 29,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

underneath of vehicle & all steering , suspension & brake components very rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 29,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,674 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 29,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,650 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,611 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

underneath of vehicle and all steering, suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,520 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

oil leak from offside rear hub

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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OPE 189L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPE 189L, 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 OPE 189L registered?

OPE 189L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is OPE 189L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPE 189L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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