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OUE 189M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,347 mi
Last recorded23,347 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUE 189M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 23,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 23,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 22,659 miles

Both rear brake pipes across axle slight corrosion

Rear axle rubber check straps deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 21,948 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,057 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 21,048 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,785 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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OUE 189M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUE 189M, 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 OUE 189M registered?

OUE 189M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 September 1973.

Is OUE 189M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUE 189M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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