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OVC 142M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,922 mi
Last recorded87,922 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 142M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,922 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,922 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,293 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,128 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,517 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,856 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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OVC 142M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OVC 142M, 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 OVC 142M registered?

OVC 142M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is OVC 142M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVC 142M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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