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PEV 6M

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,847 mi
Last recorded8,847 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEV 6M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 8,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 8,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 8,314 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven fault with n/s (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 8,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,779 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 7,771 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 23 May 2014 7,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 7,236 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 6,751 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,381 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear hub half shaft seal slightly damp(oil)

Fail 27 May 2011 6,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear hub half shaft seal slightly damp(oil)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 5,633 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn low + cracks ( ageing )

Pass 22 May 2008 5,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 4,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre wall slightly worn

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

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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PEV 6M is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PEV 6M, 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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PEV 6M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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