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OYB 700L

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,944 mi
Last recorded100,944 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYB 700L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,732 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 98,686 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rebound strap deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,522 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 98,358 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,713 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 37,713 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,001 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Rear brakes are very noisy

Signs of some surface corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,859 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear suspension straps slightly perished n/s and o/s

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,760 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

slight scoring n/s/f brake disc

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,743 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 95,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 95,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,401 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 95,398 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 94,939 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 94,937 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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OYB 700L is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OYB 700L, 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 OYB 700L registered?

OYB 700L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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