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OTR 995M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,126 mi
Last recorded27,126 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTR 995M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 27,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 26,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 25,808 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,804 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 25,799 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play in king pin joint

Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,699 miles

multiple items corroded

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,014 miles

underside showing slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

evidence of coolant leak at radiator lower hose

Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,802 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 23,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,263 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 22,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has deteriation

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

Offside front tyre has deteriation

Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 17,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 15,721 miles

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

Slight brake bind both front wheels

Fail 16 Nov 2011 15,721 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight brake bind both front wheels

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,982 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 13,982 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 12,722 miles

slight movement in n/s lower trunnion

Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,402 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 6,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front shockers leaking slightly

front brakes binding slightly,

slight play o/s/f kingpin

Pass 8 Nov 2005 2,644 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 2,644 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r damper unit leaking slightly

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 995M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 995M, 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 995M registered?

OTR 995M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 22 November 1973.

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