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OTR 246M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,176 mi
Last recorded10,176 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTR 246M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers seat for and aft mechanism sometimes doesnt lock seat

seat belt mechanism rough bouth n/s/and o/s

slight play lower steering column bush

Fail 17 Apr 2013 9,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower trunion/king pin has slight wear

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

steering rack has a slight knocking noise on rotation (rocking)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f lower trunion/king pin has slight wear

rear brakes have a slight imbalance

steering rack has a slight knocking noise on rotation (rocking)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,000 miles

n/s/f upper and lower suspension trunions have slight play

o/s/f upper and lower suspension trunions have slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2012 8,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f upper and lower suspension trunions have slight play

o/s/f upper and lower suspension trunions have slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,226 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 7,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,341 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2007 6,115 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 6,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 2,366 miles

Advise replace rear spring U bolts and spring mounting pads

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 May 2005 99,326 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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OTR 246M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OTR 246M, 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.

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What year was OTR 246M registered?

OTR 246M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is OTR 246M safe to buy?

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