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PLM 626L

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,670 mi
Last recorded21,670 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLM 626L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 21,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 18,638 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 14,459 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 10,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 5,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 5,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 4,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 2,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 2,542 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 May 2013 2,137 miles

play nearside front kingpin

Fail 1 May 2013 2,101 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play nearside front kingpin

Pass 15 May 2012 1,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

steering lock mechanism inoperative

wipers poor

Pass 31 May 2011 735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 629 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PLM 626L is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PLM 626L, 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 PLM 626L registered?

PLM 626L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is PLM 626L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLM 626L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PLM 626L have outstanding finance?

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