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PGH 256L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,035 mi
Last recorded49,035 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 256L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,035 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 49,027 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 44,870 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 42,522 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,682 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 40,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 37,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,937 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 27,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PGH 256L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PGH 256L, 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 PGH 256L registered?

PGH 256L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 15 May 1973.

Is PGH 256L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGH 256L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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