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PFF 717L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,791 mi
Last recorded29,791 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFF 717L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,916 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 25,915 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,294 miles

Nearside front tyre is cracked on the outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre is cracked on the outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre is cracked on the outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,784 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 23,780 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 717L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue 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 717L, 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

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What year was PFF 717L registered?

PFF 717L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is PFF 717L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFF 717L 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.

Does PFF 717L have outstanding finance?

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