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ORP 556M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,213 mi
Last recorded91,213 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORP 556M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 91,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,836 miles

chrome covers on outer sills not allowing full inspection of sill

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,515 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chrome cover sills fitted to outer sills not allowing a full inspection of sills

Pass 29 May 2009 90,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,583 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,520 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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ORP 556M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORP 556M, 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 ORP 556M registered?

ORP 556M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is ORP 556M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORP 556M shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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