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OPJ 541L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,973 mi
Last recorded3,973 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPJ 541L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,973 miles

Nearside front brake caliper appears wet

Pass 17 Feb 2014 3,965 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 3,947 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 3,947 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 3,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 3,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 3,596 miles

both front wipers just meet

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

handbrake has travel

Pass 9 May 2008 3,517 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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OPJ 541L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPJ 541L, 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 OPJ 541L registered?

OPJ 541L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is OPJ 541L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPJ 541L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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