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OWU 804M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWU 804M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,788 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 77,787 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,667 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

middle exhaust bracket loose

small play in king pins

Fail 19 Sep 2006 77,412 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 77,382 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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OWU 804M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OWU 804M, 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 OWU 804M registered?

OWU 804M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 11 October 1973.

Is OWU 804M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWU 804M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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