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OTT 447M

1973 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,345 mi
Last recorded87,345 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 447M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,310 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 86,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 86,907 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 86,811 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 86,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 86,145 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 85,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 85,030 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,621 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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OTT 447M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTT 447M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTT 447M registered?

OTT 447M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is OTT 447M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTT 447M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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