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PAR 517L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,377 mi
Last recorded13,377 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAR 517L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 13,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 13,371 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 13,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,354 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 13,354 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 13,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,183 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 13,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2009 13,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,725 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,383 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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PAR 517L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PAR 517L, 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 PAR 517L registered?

PAR 517L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is PAR 517L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAR 517L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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