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PFF 605L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,090 mi
Last recorded48,090 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFF 605L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,090 miles

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

coolant leak from lower radiator hose

propshaft universal joints worn

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated/corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear suspension firm

Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,480 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,970 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,166 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s park brake cable chaffing on road spring.

n/s park brake lever bent

slight imbalance park brake

slight imbalance rear service brake

slight play front and rear prop shaft u/js

Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,165 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

n/s park brake cable chaffing on road spring.

n/s park brake lever bent

slight imbalance park brake

slight imbalance rear service brake

slight play front and rear prop shaft u/js

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,278 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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PFF 605L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PFF 605L, 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 PFF 605L registered?

PFF 605L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is PFF 605L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFF 605L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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