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OTA 989M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,391 mi
Last recorded2,391 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTA 989M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 2,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 1,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 1,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 1,322 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 1,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 867 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 697 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 25 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 25 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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OTA 989M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OTA 989M, 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 OTA 989M registered?

OTA 989M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is OTA 989M safe to buy?

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