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PNX 693M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

2,749 mi
Last recorded2,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNX 693M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 2,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 2,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 2,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 2,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 2,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 2,406 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 2,240 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 2,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting both sides of bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front king pin play

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded and flaking

vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 16 May 2018 2,010 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front chassis corroded

front inner wing corroded

nearside front lower front wing/inner sills corroded and holed

noise on front suspension

Pass 10 May 2017 1,868 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front chassis corroded

front inner wings corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed

noise on front suspension

Pass 20 May 2016 1,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking for front of vehicle

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 12 May 2016 1,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inneer wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking for front of vehicle

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 11 May 2015 954 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle.

knocking noise from front of vehicle.

security of brake pipe.

Pass 14 May 2014 444 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 99,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front supention has slight leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,087 miles

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

corrosion on nearside floor to sill .

offside rear footbrake and handbrake performance borderline .

oil leak from engine.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 93,207 miles

corrosion on off side rear outersill borderline

wear in both sides front lower wish bone bushes borderline

Pass 9 Mar 2006 92,828 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 92,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PNX 693M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PNX 693M, 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 PNX 693M registered?

PNX 693M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 6 November 1973.

Is PNX 693M safe to buy?

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