CarVerify

Free Car Check

PFD 57M

1973 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,092 mi
Last recorded56,092 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFD 57M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,905 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK JOINTS

Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,884 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement X4 both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure both (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,668 miles

previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle

suspension shows general age / deterioration

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,939 miles

auxiliary belt shows fraying

centre exhaust has minor leak

previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle

suspension shows general age / deterioration

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,544 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 1,526 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed over previous welded repairs restricting view

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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PFD 57M is a 1973 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFD 57M, 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

How do I check the history of PFD 57M?

You can check the full history of PFD 57M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PFD 57M registered?

PFD 57M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 2 November 1973.

Is PFD 57M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFD 57M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFD 57M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PFD 57M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.